nematodes: Dirofilaria immitis Flashcards
1
Q
heartworms mostly affect this part of the heart
A
R ventricle
pulmonary artery
2
Q
clinical disease is observed how long after the dog is infected?
A
9-10 months
3
Q
heartworm disease can cause: (3)
A
- chronic cough
- lack of stamina
- collapse after exercise
4
Q
microfilaria is seen only if:
A
adults are present
5
Q
+ antiGen test:
A
adults are present
6
Q
- antiGen test:
A
no adults, immature infection, few females
7
Q
+ antiBody test
A
exposure/presence of worms or microfilaria is at 2 months
8
Q
infective stage is in __-__ days
A
15-17 days
9
Q
temp must be in this range for development:
A
72-80 F
10
Q
heartworm won’t develop below this temp:
A
58 F
