Exam I - Dioctophyme renale

Question 1

What is the common name for Dioctophyme renale?

Answer 1

Giant kidney worm

Question 2

What is the intermediate host for Dioctophyme renale?

Answer 2

earthworm

Question 3

What is/are the paratenic host(s) for Dioctophyme renale?

Answer 3

frogs or fish

Question 4

What is/are the final host(s) for Dioctophyme renale?

Answer 4

Dogs, foxes, and minks

Question 5

Describe the appearance of Dioctophyme renale adults.

Answer 5

Largest nematode of domestic animals, with female measuring more than 60-100 cm in length.

That’s fucking huge.

Question 6

What is/are the site(s) of infection for Dioctophyme renale?

Please do not get this wrong.

Answer 6

THE KIDNEY! IT’S THE GOD DAMN GIANT KIDNEY WORM

Question 7

Which kidney is usually affected more by Dioctophyme renale?

Answer 7

the right kidney

Question 8

What are some clinical signs associated with Dioctophyme renale?

Answer 8

Dysuria (=painful or difficult urination) with hematuria (=blood in the urine).

Most cases asymptomatic.