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Nematodes: Hookworms Flashcards

1
Q

What are examples of hookworms?

A

Ancylostoma caninum

Ancylostoma tubaeforme

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Ancylostoma caninum

A

Canine hookworm

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3
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Ancylostoma tubaeforme

A

Feline hookworm

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4
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Where are hookworms found?

A

Throughout the world

Primarily in tropical regions

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5
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Where do adult hookworms live?

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The small intestine
Attach to the gut wall via teeth
Feed directly on host’s blood

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6
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What do hookworm eggs look like?

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Oval-shaped

contain 8-16 cells

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7
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What is the prepatent period of hookworms?

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18-28 days

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What are the routes of infection for hookworms?

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Ingestion of ova
Transdermal
Transmammary
Ingestion of paratenic hosts

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9
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Which route of transmission is unique to hookworms?

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Transdermal

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10
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What route of transmission of hookworms is common in dogs but not in cats

A

Transmammary

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Which paratenic hosts transmit hookworms when ingested?

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Rodents

Cockroaches

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When infected with hookworms, what is the most common side effect?

A

Cutaneous lesions

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13
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What do hookworms have in their spit?

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Anticoagulant

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14
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What are the clinical signs of an ancylostoma spp infection?

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Melena
Slow weight gain
Can be fatal in puppies and kittens

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15
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What is the treatment of hookworm infection?

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Fenbendazole

Pyrantel pamoate

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How can you prevent a hookworm infection?

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deworming puppies and kittens
deworm dam
daily removal of feces
annual fecal
monthly deworming

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