CVS recognition

Question 1

Which CVS parasite does this life cycle belong to?

Answer 1

Babesia(rewater fever or texas fever) - multiply in RBCs

a protozoal piroplasm

fever, anaemia, hypoglobinuria, pipe stem faeces

Question 2

Which babesia species is this and what is its pathogenicity?

Answer 2

Babesia Divergens - pathogenic

ixodes ricinus is intermediate host

has enzoonotic stability

may be zoonotic

small babesia - daughter at periphery

Question 3

Which babesia species is this?

Answer 3

Large babesia (daughter cell in centre)

B.Major

non-pathogenic

Question 4

Which CVS parasite does this LC belong to?

Answer 4

Leishamania - can either by cutaneous(skin ulcers) or visceral(wasting,fever)

very long incubation

many dogs are asymptomatic

can be zoonotic

transmitted by sandfly

wild animals are resevoirs

UK dogs dont have immunity so be careful when travelling

can vacc against(canilesh)

Question 5

Which CVS parasite does this lc belong to?

Answer 5

Dirofilaria Immitis(filaroidea nematode) - canine heartworm

ppp=6/7 months

also seen in cats(less susceptible, only in lungs) and ferrets

see exercise intolerance and chronic heart failure

mosquito intermediate