Helminths zoonotic diseases

Question 1

Cutaneous larva migrains

Answer 1

Infectious species: hookworms, ancylostoma species
Associated animals: dogs and cats
Route of transmission: direct skin contact with larvae
Symptoms: Skin lesion, raised red lesions, itching

Question 2

Visceral and ocular larva migraines or toxocariasis

Answer 2

Infectious species: Roundworms, toxocara species
Associated animals: cats and dogs
Route of transmission: Fecal-oral: accidental ingestion of infective eggs with dirty hands or contaminated food/water
Symptoms: depends on affect organs. Loss of vision, respiratory signs, hepatomegaly. Cam be severe in children

Question 3

Taeniasis

Answer 3

Infections species: tapeworm, taenia species
Associated animals: cattle, swine
Routes of transmission: Consumption of undercooked beef or pork
Symptoms: asymptomatic or GIT signs. When symptoms occur, more common in children