nematodes: Ancylostoma caninum Flashcards
1
Q
Ancylostoma caninum adults live where?
A
SI
2
Q
pups can produce eggs how long after birth?
A
2 weeks
3
Q
each adult can cause how much blood loss per day?
A
0.1 ml
4
Q
what can Ancylostoma caninum cause? (4)
A
- anemia
- diarrhea
- malabsorption
- cutaneous larva migrans
5
Q
Ancylostoma caninum is also known as
A
hookworm
6
Q
eggs
A
oval, thin shell with multiple cell clusters
