Acanthochilonema (Dipetalonema) reconditum Flashcards
1
Q
Who are the final hosts?
A
Dogs
2
Q
Who are intermediate hosts?
A
Fleas, ticks, & mice
3
Q
Where is the site of infection for adults? Larvae?
A
Adults: subcutaneous Larvae: blood
4
Q
What are the characteristics of adults?
A
Long, slender, 20-30 cm, survive for years in the final host.
5
Q
What are the characteristics of mff?
A
300micrometers, progressive motion, few in number, blunt head & a buttonhook or curved tail.
6
Q
Is life cycle indirect or direct?
A
Indirect
7
Q
What is the life cycle?
A
Same as D. immitis.
8
Q
What are clinical signs?
A
Non-pathogenic.
9
Q
What group of parasites does it species belong to?
A
Nematodes
10
Q
What superfamily does this parasite belong to?
A
Filarioidea
