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Misc Pig Parasites Flashcards

1
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What parasite can cause intussusceptions in pigs?

A

Oesophagostomum

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2
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What clinical signs do pigs with intussusceptions have?

A

V+ w/o D+, tachycardia, restlessness

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3
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What is the pig whipworm?

A

Trichuris suis

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4
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What type of diarrhea does Trichuris suis cause?

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Mucohemorrhagic

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5
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What age of pigs can be affected by T. suis?

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All ages, usually weaned pigs though

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6
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What does a T. suis egg look like?

A

Double operculated egg on fecal flot

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7
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What is the pork tapeworm?

A

Taenia solium

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8
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What does T. solium causes in humans who eat undercooked pork?

A

Cysticercosis

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9
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What does Isospora suis (coccidiosis) cause in pigs?

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Diarrhea in 1-3wk old pigs

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10
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How do you ddx Isospora from E. coli diarrhea in 1-3wk old pigs?

A

Coccidia don’t respond to abx

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How do you treat Isospora (coccidiosis) in pigs?

A

Amprolium

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12
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What is the roundworm of pigs?

A

Ascaris suum

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13
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How does A. suum affect the liver?

A

Milk spots

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14
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How does A. suum affect the lungs?

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Causes thumps (cough)

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15
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How do you treat A. suum?

A

Fenbendazole

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16
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A pig infected with this parasite may sporadically die d/t intestinal impaction but usually not many clinical signs are seen

A

A. suum

17
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What is the threadworm of pigs?

A

Strongyloides randomi

18
Q

How is S. randomi (threadworm) transmitted?

A

Transcolostrally

19
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How do you treat S. randomi (threadworm)?

A

Ivermectin

20
Q

What is the lungworm of pigs?

A

Metastrongylus

21
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What is the intermediate host of Metastrongylus?

A

Earthworms

22
Q

How do humans acquire Trichinella spiralis?

A

Eating undercooked pork

23
Q

How is Trichinella spiralis transmitted to humans?

A

Ingestion of encysted larvae in muscle

24
Q

How do pigs acquire Trichinella spiralis?

A

Eating garbage, cannibalism

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