2. Trichuroidea/Trichuris Flashcards
1
Q
common name
A
whipworm
2
Q
anterior is slender while the posteerior is thicker
A
Trichuris
3
Q
Differrent species
A
- Trichuris Trichura - man
- Trichuris vulpis - dog and pox
- Trichuris suis - pig
- Trichuris discolor - ruminant
- Trichuris globulosa
- Trichuris serrata - cats
- Trichuris campanula
- Trichuris muris - rat and mice
4
Q
clinical impact:
A
Hemorrhagic Typhitis in cecum
Colitis in colon
5
Q
Treatment:
A
- Benzimidazole
- Avermectin
- Ivermectin