Oxyuroidea Flashcards
Oxyuroidea
Pinworms
What is the common name for Oxyuris equi?
Equine pinworm
What is the predilection site of Oxyuris equi?
Mainly colon
Large intestine
What is the common name for Passalurus ambiguus
Rabbit Pinworm
What is the predilection site of Passalurus ambiguus
Large intestine
Colon
What is the common name of Syphacia spp
Common mouse pinworms
What is the predilection site of Syphacia spp
Cecum
Rectum
What is the common name for Aspiculuris spp
Mouse pinworm
What is the predilection site of Aspiculuris spp
Large intestine
How are most of the species in the Oxyuroidea family diagnosed?
Cellophane tape test
Which species is not diagnosed with a cellophane tape test?
Aspiculuris spp
What is Aspiculuris spp diagnosed with?
Fecal float
Direct fecal smear
Can dogs and cats get pinworm?
No
