Flatworm- trematode (canine blood fluke Flashcards
1
Q
Where is heterobilhazia americana found
A
Mesenteric and hepatic vein of dogs
2
Q
What is the intermediate host of the canine blood fluke
A
Aquatic snail
3
Q
What is the life cycle of the canine blood fluke
A
Adults in mesentaric veins eggs go in feces > Miracidum penetrates aquatic snail > cercariae emerge from snail? cercariae penetrate skin of direct host
4
Q
Clinical signs of heterobiliharzia americana
A
usually asympotmatic
Skin irritation
5
Q
Diagnosis of heterobilharzia americana
A
sedimentation
swimmers itch
6
Q
What is the scientific name for the canine blood fluke
A
Heterobiharazia americana
