Parasitology Flashcards
What are Protozoa?
one-celled, microscopic organisms
What are some Protozoan parasites?
Flagellates, Giardia, sporozoa - coccidians
What are Helminths?
multicelled organisms, usually visible to the naked eye
What are some Helminths?
flatworms, trematodes (flukes), cestodes (tapeworm), nematodes (roundworm)
What are ectoparasites/arthropods?
live on external surfaces or in the skin; serve as vectors to transmit infective organisms
What are some forms of ectoparasites/arthropods?
diptera (mosquitoes), blackflies, horseflies, deerflies
Toxacara canis
roundworms (dog)
What is the pre-patent period of Toxacara canis?
3-5 weeks
Where does Toxacara canis live?
small intestines
Ancylostoma caninum
hookworms (dog)
What is the pre-patent period of Anylostoma caninum?
2-3 weeks
Where does Ancylostoma caninum live?
small intestines
Uncinaria stenocephala
hookworms (dog)
What is the pre-patent period of Uncinaria stenocephala?
2 weeks
Where does Uncinaria stenocephala live?
small intestines
Trichuris vulpis
whipworms (dog)
What is the pre-patent period of Trichuris vulpis?
3 months
Where does Trichuris vulpis live?
large intestines
Dirofilaria immitis
heartworm (dog and cat)
What is the pre-patent period of Dirofilaria immitis?
6-8 months
Dictophyma renale
giant kidney worm (dog)
What is the pre-patent period of Dictophyma renale?
5 months
Toxacara cati
roundworms (cat)
What is the pre-patent period of Toxacara cati?
8 weeks
Where do Toxacara cati live?
small intestines
Ancylostoma tubaeforme
hookworms (cat)
What is the pre-patent period of Ancylostoma tubaeforme?
3 weeks
Where do Ancylostoma tubaeforme live?
small intestines
Toxacaris leonina
roundworms (dog and cat)
Where do Toxacaris leonina live?
small intestines
Capillaria plica
bladderworm (dog)
Capillaria feliscati
bladderworm (cat)
What is the pre-patent period of Capillaria plica/feliscati?
60 days
Strongyloides stercoralis
threadworm (dog and cat)