Internal Parasites misc Flashcards
What is an intermediate host?
Animal used by the immature stages of the parasite to continue development
What is a definitive host?
Animal harboring sexual nature parasite
What is a paramedic host?
Animal serving as a transport host for immature stages of the parasite, no development occurs
What is the prepatent period?
Time elapsed between infection with parasite and when it reaches reproductive maturity
What is national transmission?
Through the placenta or mammaries
What are three ways internal parasites can cause damage to host animal?
Maturation
Mechanical
Blood loss
How can malnutrition damage a host?
Compete w/ host for ingestion food
What are mechanical ways internal parasites can cause damage?
Destroy tissue, cause obstructions
How can blood loss effect the internal host?
Anemia
What will a mild parasitic infection look like?
In apparent
What will a severe parasitic infection look like?
Underweight, dull hair coat, lethargy
What are other signs of parasitized animals?
Diarrhea, vomiting, blood in stool
What are two ways to detect parasites?
Immature parasites or eggs in fences, blood, urine and presence of adult parasites in feces or vomit
What does accurate diagnosis depend on?
Performing the right test, at the right time and doing it correctly
How do you treat parasitism?
Administration of anthelminics
