Exam I - A. reconditum

Question 1

What is/are the final host(s) for Acanthocheilonema (Dipetalonema) reconditum?

Answer 1

Dogs.

Question 2

How would you distinguish between Acanthocheilonema (Dipetalonema) reconditum microfilariae and Dirofilaria immitis microfilariae?

Answer 2

Mff distinguished from D. immitis mff by progressive motion, few relative number, blunt head and buttonhook or curved tail. Size and predilection site are diagnostic.

Question 3

What is/are the site(s) of infection for Acanthocheilonema (Dipetalonema) reconditum?

Answer 3

Adults in subcutis and mff in blood and lymph

Question 4

Describe some clinical signs associated with Acanthocheilonema (Dipetalonema) reconditum

Answer 4

None.