1. Order Oxyurida Flashcards
Order Oxyurida females have long tapering tails, that’s why they are known as ____.
Pinworm
Family Oxyuridae species
[ OP ]
Other pinworm species
[ SPSP ]
Order Oxyurida is generally found in what organ?
Large intestine
animal host of Oxyuris & Probstmayria
HORSE
shape of esophagus of Oxyurida
double-bulbed
How many spicules in family Oxyuridae?
only 1
+ caudal alae
vulva is in what location of body?
middle
Most female migrate to ___ of host.
anus
Females deposit eggs in ____ region
perineal region
(3) migration of L3 of Oxyurida
- small intestine
- large intestine
- cecum & colon (mucosal crypts)
Oxyuridae become L4 in how many days
3-11 days
Does L4 of oxyurida emerge?
YES, in the mucosa to become adults
Irritation from pinworms due to laying behavior of females
Intense perineal irritation
Pinworm ingestions of egg routes (4)
- Grooming behavior
- Coprophagy
- Ingestion of infested objects
- Retrofection
Is there operculum on pinworms?
Yes, at one end
(flattened on one side)
Transmission of pinworms
ingestion of eggs
Which egg is laid in clusters of yellowish white gelatinous streaks?
Oxyuris equi
How many egg masses are laid by Oxyuris equi females?
8,000 — 60,000
PPP of Oxyuris
5 months
Describe tail of Oxyuris equi
distinctly tapering
Small oxyurids
Probstmayria vivipara
Probstmayria has how many lips?
6 small lips
Describe pathogenicity of Probstmayria vivipara
low pathogenicity
Pinworm of rodents
Syphacia spp.
Pinworms of Rabbits & Hares
(also found in cecum)
Passalurus ambiguus
pinworm of Lizards & Chelonians
Alaeuris & Ozolaimus
pinworm of Sheeps & Goats
Skrjabinema ovis
pinworm of Human & Chimpanzees
Enterobius vermicularis
Egg of Skjabinema ovis is embryonated or unembryonated?
Fully embryonated egg
Pinworm infection rubbing of perineal area causes this broken hairs or ___
“rat-tail appearance”
What happens to heavy infection of pinworms? (3)
- loss of condition
- poor appearance
- dull hair coat