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Describe Fleas and Flea allergy in terms of: -Etiology -Species affected -Transmission and pathogenesis -Clinical signs -Diagnosis....

Describe Fleas and Flea allergy in terms of:
-Etiology
-Species affected
-Transmission and pathogenesis
-Clinical signs
-Diagnosis
-Treatment and control.

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Kavungya
etiology
Fleas

Species affected
Warm blooded animals
Mammals, poultry and humans

Transmission and pathogenesis
Transmitted by Contact

Clinical signs
Irritation and flea allergy dermatitis, extensive areas of alopecia (loss of hair), erythema (reddened skin), and self-injury are evident

Diagnosis
History, clinical signs, presence of fleas or flea excrement, results of intradermal testing, and ruling out other causes of dermatologic disease.

Treatment and control
Insecticides and allergens to a hypersensitive animals
Kavungya answered the question on May 6, 2019 at 09:25

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