Nematodes: Dirofilaria immitus Flashcards
1
Q
What is the common name for Dirofilaria immitus?
A
heartworm
2
Q
Where are Dirofilaria immitus seen? (How do you test fot them?)
(2)
A
- CBC
2. microfilaria
3
Q
Why are Dirofilaria immitus important?
A
adults obstruct the heart valves and blood vessels
4
Q
How are Dirofilaria immitus diagnosed?
3
A
- microfilaria in blood
- antigen test
- antibody test
5
Q
What does a positive antigen test mean?
A
adult worms present
6
Q
What does a negative antigen test mean?
2
A
- no adults
2. immature infection
7
Q
What does a positive antibody test mean?
A
2 month old infection
8
Q
How are Dirofilaria immitus controlled?
2
A
- treat infected dogs
2. preventative drug treatment
9
Q
How is Dirofilaria immitus transmitted?
A
mosquitos
