Oxyurids Flashcards
1
Q
Where?
A
caecum, colon and rectum
2
Q
Rabbit oxyurid
A
Passalurus ambiguus
3
Q
Horse oxyurid
A
Oxyuris equi
4
Q
Mice oxyurids
A
Syphacia obvelata + Aspiculuris tetraptera
5
Q
Lifecycle of oxyurids
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6
Q
Clinical signs of Oxyuris equi
A
Pruritus ani (self mutilation; ratty tail)
7
Q
Clinical signs of Syphacia obvelata (mice)
A
- anal pruritis + self mutilation
- Diarrhoea / intussusception or impaction
- Rectal prolapse (straining to poo)
- weight loss
8
Q
Diagnosis
A
Hair like worms in caecum/colon (1mm males - 11mm females)
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10
Q
Treatment and management
A
- Long course of fenbendazole or piperazine in water, ivermectin
- Reduce overcrowding
- high hygiene standards
