Lab retake tests Flashcards
What is the host spectrum of Fasciola hepatica?
Wide, mostly herbivorous mammals and humans
What is the correct route for ascaroid type roundworms:
Small intestine– liver– lungs– trachea– pharynx– small intestine
Zygote containing egg of F. hepatica develops into?
Cilliated larva (miracidium) in water usually within 2 weeks
What is the intermediate host of the rumen flukes?
Galba truncatula for Calicophoron species and shells of planorbids act as intermediate hosts for Paramphistomum species
Where does the larva of the lancet fluke develops?
In the body cavity of the intermediate host to sporocyst
Difference between rumen flukes and liver flukes. ‘Rumen flukes…:
Never leave the intestinal canal during their route from small intestine to the forestomachs
What is the size of the eggs of F. hepatica?
120-150 μm
How long is the praepatent period of rumen flukes?
16-18 wks
Juvenile form of rumen flukes is found in?
Duodenum
When is the miracidium able to hatch in the lancet flukes?
If a land snail consumes the egg
Where does juvenile lancet flukes develop into adults?
liver, through biliary ducts
What is the second intermediate host of the lancet flukes?
Ants
How long do the infected ants of the lancet flukes survive for?
Maximum 1 yr
Which of the following can cause dermatitis in percutan infection?
Ancylostomosis
Eggs of Roundworms are … (choose correct answers)
Thick-shelled
Ovoid
Which of the following are hosts of Strongloidosis westeri?
Horse
Donkey
Which of the following is 0.5-2 cm in length?
Triodontophorous
What is the predilection site of adult Strongylidosis?
Caecum and colon
Diagnosis by faecal exam is not possible in which of the following?
Strongylosis
Adult Strongylus vulgaris worm has…
A buccal capsule
What are the size of the eggs of the Dwarf worms?
40-50 μm
What is characteristic of S. vulgaris?
Stumpy, short
Strongyles may cause which symptoms in case of disease?
Colic
Eggs of common pinworm are:
Thick-shelled
Yellow
Whipworms can cause?
Ulcers
Colitis
Heterakis dispar infects:
Duck
These worms cannot infect swine:
Pinworms
We inspect pinworms’ presence by:
Adhesive tape