Equine Parasites: Nematodes II Flashcards
In general, Strongyloides nematodes have a/an _________ lifecycle with ______ infective stage.
DIRECT lifecycle with L3 infective
What is the common name for subfamily Strongylinae?
Large strongyles
Name the equine parasites included in subfamily Strongylinae (large strongyles).
S. vulgaris
S. edentatus
S. equinus
Name the equine parasites included in subfamily Cyathostominae (small strongyles)
Cyathostomins
What is interesting about the history of Large and Small Strongyles?
Large strongyles used to be the problem parasites, but after effective treatment using MCLs, small strongyles are now the main problem causing parasite.
The following characteristics describe what type of strongyle?:
Larvae migrate in organs
Colic
Adults are bloodsuckers/plug feeders which causes anemia
Large strongyles (S. vulgaris, edentatus, and equinus)
The following characteristics describe what type of strongyle?:
More than 50 species
Larvae damage the large intestine mucosa causing colic and diarrhea
Resistance has been noted
Small Strongyles (Cyathostominae)
How big are adult large strongyles?
1.5 to 5 cm
How big are adult small strongyles?
Less than 1.5 cm
Where would you find adult large or small strongyles?
The lumen of the large intestine
Can you distinguish between the eggs of a large strongyle and small strongyle? How big are the eggs?
No, you cannot differentiate between them.
60- 120 x 35- 60 Mm
What is the PPP of large strongyles?
6 to 11 months
What is the PPP of small strongyles?
1.5 to 4 months
What is the difference between the migration of large and small strongyles?
LARGE strongyles migrate through ORGANS
SMALL strongyles migrate locally and ENCYST in intestinal walls
Which strongyle is resistant to antihelminthics?
Small strongyles
What color are adult Strongylus vulgaris worms?
“Red worms”
Large strongyles have _________ mouth capsules.
GLOBULAR
Which large strongyle has a PPP of 6 months?
S. vulgaris
Which large strongyle has a PPP of 9 months?
S. equinus
Which large strongyle has a PPP of 11 months?
S. edentatus
Which large strongyle migrates to the cranial mesenteric artery?
S. vulgaris
Which large strongyle migrates to the liver via direct migration?
S. equinus
Which large strongyle migrates to the portal vein of the liver and sub-peritoneal connective tissue?
S. edentatus
How long is the adult S. vulgaris?
1-2 cm
What does Strongylus vulgaris larva cause?
Arteritis, thrombus, infarction, death
What clinical signs does larva of Strongylus vulgaris cause?
Thrombo-embolus, and colic
What clinical signs do adults of Strongylus vulgaris cause?
Anemia because they are bloodsuckers
How long are Strongylus edentatus adults?
3-4 cm