Lecture 16: Trichomoniasis and Histomoniasis Flashcards
Trichomonads are symbionts of the __ and ___ tracts of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians
GI and urogential tracts
Are trichomonads monoxenous or heteroxenous
Monoxenous
What are the key cellular structures of trichomonads
Anterior flagella, undulating membrane and posterior free flagellum, and axostyle
Where is Tritrichomonas foetus found
Worldwide
How is T. Foetus transmitted to cattle/where is it found
Via the reproductive tract, venereal transmission
Rare transmission via artificial insemination or gynecological exam
Where does T. Foetus infect dogs and dogs
Large intestine
Where does T. Suits (aka T. Foetus) infect swine
Nasal cavity and GI tract
What is this? Commonly infests reproductive tract of cattle
T. Foetus
Where does bovine trichomoniasis infect males
Penile, preputial membrane and distal urethra
T or F: males infected with bovine trichomoniasis are usually asymptomatic and have chronic infections
True
Where does bovine trichomoniasis usually infect females
Vagina, uterus, uterine tubes
What are some signs of a female infected with bovine trichomoniasis
Infertility, early abortion, uterine discharge, pyometra, and mummified fetus
In female cattle infected with bovine trichomoniasis the infection typically clears within ___months post breeding and provides temporary ___
3 months, temporary immunity
What are some signs of T. Foetus in dogs
Diarrhea
What are some signs of T. Foetus in swine
Commensal, typically clinical signs not seen
How do you diagnose bovine trichomoniasis
- Clinical signs
- ID trophozoites in sample via reproductive tract
- Culture
- PCR
What is the treatment for bovine trichomoniasis
Ipronidazole for bulls
What is a negative side effect of ipronidazole
Inject site abscess
How do you prevent bovine trichomoniasis
- Artificial insemination (can be eliminated from semen via demetridazole)
- Cull infected bulls
- Vaccination
Tritrichomonas balgburni is worldwide in what species
Cats