Nematodes: Trichuris vulpis

Question 1

What is the common name for Trichuris vulpis?

Answer 1

whipworm

Question 2

What do the eggs of Trichuris vulpis look like?

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Answer 2

1. barrel/lemon shaped

2. 2 operculum

Question 3

How is Trichuris vulpis diagnosed?

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Answer 3

1. eggs in feces
2. adults lives in cecum
3. don’t usually see any adults

Question 4

How is Trichuris vulpis transmitted?

Answer 4

fecal/oral contact

Question 5

How is Trichuris vulpis controlled? (2)

Answer 5

1. treat infected dogs

2. remove feces from environment