Hookworms Flashcards
What is the superfamily of hookworms
Strongyloidea
Definitive host Ancylostoma caninum
Dogs
Common name of Ancylostoma caninum
Canine Hookworm
Predilection site of Ancylostoma caninum
Small Intestines
Clinical signs of Ancylostoma caninum
Melena anemia weight loss weakness dehydration
Route of transmission of Ancylostoma caninum
Fecal/oral
Transdermal
Transmammary
Transplacental
Diagnosis of Ancylostoma caninum
Fecal float
Prepatency period of Ancylostoma caninum
18-28 days
Treatment of Ancylostoma caninum
Fenbendazole
Zoonosis of Ancylostoma caninum
Cutaneous larva migrans
Definitive host of Ancylostoma tubaeforme
Cats
Common name of Ancylostoma tubaeforme
Feline hookworm
Prediliction site of Ancylostoma tubaeforme
Small intestine
Clinical signs of Ancylostoma tubaeforme
Anemia
Diarrhea
Weight loss
Route transmission of Ancylostoma tubaeforme
Fecal/oral
Transdermal
Transmammary
Ingestion of paratenic host
Prepatency period of Ancylostoma tubaeforme
2-4 weeks
Treatment of Ancylostoma tubaeforme
Deworming and supportive therapy