GI Nematodes Flashcards
T. canis routes of infection in the dog
Oral(Direct)-L3 in egg
Transplacental
Transmammary
Paratenic host
Outcome of T.canis infection in <3 month dog
Adult worms develop in SI and produces eggs
Outcome of T.canis infection in >3-6 month dog
Larvae arrests in tissue. Arrested Larval Development consequence of immune response in older animal
Pups mostly get T.canis infected via?
Transplacental
Clinical sign of T.canis infection in pups
Pot bellied and failure to thrive
Treatment of T.canis
Prevent environmental contamination with eggs
Start treatment before egg laying
Treat bitch with high dose Fenbendazole, 3 weeks prepartum and 2 days post partum
What route is T. cati most prevalent in cat
Transmammary
Is Toxocara zoonotic
Yes~
Name examples of hookworms
Ancylostoma Caninum
What kind of lifecycle do hookworms have
Direct
What is the most important route of infection for A. caninum
Transmammary
Migration path of larva of A. Caninum
Larvae migrates to lung and arrest as L3 in skeletal muscle
Clinical signs A. Caninum
Severe acute haemorrhagic anaemia/chronic if older
Bloody diarrhoea
Respiratory signs
Skin reactions
A. Caninum diagnosis
C.S
History
Faecal egg count
Typical strongyle egg
A. Caninum control
Chemotherapyx3 Monthly
High dose Fenbandazole in preg bitch
U. Stenocephala
Northern hookworm
Oral infection
Differentiating between U. Stenocephala and A. Caninum
Larval culture for eggs
Stenocephala has larger eggs
Ancyclostoma has teeth, Unicinaria has cutting plates
What does U.stenocephala cause commonly
Protein enteropathy
Trichuris is also known as
Whipworm
Clinical signs of Trichuris
Asymtomatic
Diphtheritic enteritis
Hemorrhagic colitis
Watery Diarrhoea
Diagnosis of Trichuris Vulpis
Egg in faeces
Trichuris Vulpis control and treatment
Chemotherapy
Benzimidazoles
Probenzimidazoles
