Exam III - Muellerius spp.

Question 1

what is the host and common name for the pathology found on necropsy of Muellerius spp.?

Answer 1

Lungworm

lead shot –> lung appearance

Question 2

who are the final anf IH hosts for Muellerius spp.?

Answer 2

FH = sheep & goat

IH = molluscs

Question 3

the lead shot apearance is caused by what with a Muellerius spp. infection?

Answer 3

the migration of the L3 after ingestion of the molluscs, multing occurs in the mesenteric LN and lungs leaving small spherical nodules in the surface paranchyma of the lungs = (lead shot)

• each nodule contains many worms

PPP = 6-10 wks

Question 4

what is a ID feature of Muellerius spp. L1 morphology?

Answer 4

an S-shaped/kinked tail with a accessory spine

Question 5

where do the adults of Muellerius spp. infections live?

Answer 5

alveoli of the lungs

Question 6

T or F

With Muellerius spp., except for heavy infections in goat the parasite is normally not associated with health issues

Answer 6

True

Question 7

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Answer 7

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