Misc Small Animal Parasites Flashcards
What is the threadworm of puppies and kittens?
Strongyloides stercoralis
What are clinical signs of S. stercoralis (threadworm) in puppies and kittens?
Mucoid D+ and possibly anemia
How do you dx S. stercoralis (threadworm)?
Baermann to recover larvae
What is the stomach worm of small animals?
Gnathostoma
What do Gnathostoma loo like?
3cm long nematodes w/spine-covered heads
Where can you ID Gnathostoma?
Usually vomited up
What is the intermediate host of Gnathostoma?
Copepod
Where do adult Gnathostoma live?
Stomach - cause gastritis
How do you treat Gnathostoma?
FAlbendazole
Is Gnathostoma zoonotic?
Yes
How do humans contract Gnathostoma?
Ingestion of undercooked fish
What are the lungworms of dogs and cats?
Paragonimus kellicotti, Capillaria aerophila
What is the intermediate host of P. kellicotti (lungworm)?
Crayfish and snail
How do you dx P. kellicotti?
Fecal sedimentation or transtracheal wash
What do P. kellicotti eggs look like?
Single operculum