Acanthocheilonema reconditum (2)

Question 1

Describe the Mff

Answer 1

Distinguished in blood smear

 - Progressive motion
 - Few in number
 - Blunt head and a button hook or curved tail

Question 2

Explain the life cycle

Answer 2

Transmitted by fleas, ticks, lice

Question 3

What are the sites of infection?

Answer 3

Adults - in subcutis

Mff - in blood

Question 4

Describe the Pathogenesis

Answer 4

Non-pathogenic

Question 5

What are the hosts?

Answer 5

Dogs