Protozoa Flashcards
What is the acronym for Giardia Duodenalis?
Giardia
What type of pathogenic organism is Giardia Duodenalis?
Protozoa - flagellate
What is the infectious agent for Giardia?
Giardia lamblia
2 strains:
* G. Intestinalis
* G. Duodenalis
Focus on/most common in vet practice = Giardia Duodenalis
What are the 3 resevoirs for Giardia?
- Environment
- Contaminated soil + faeces
- Faeces of infected animals
Faeces = most common source/resevoir of infection in dogs
What is the mode of transmission for Giardia?
Direct + indirect contact.
Direct:
* Infected faeces
Indirect:
Contaminated..
* Water
* Food
* Surfaces
* Objects
What is the portal of entry for Giardia?
- Ingestion
- of giardia cysts -
- Fecal
- Oral
Who are the susceptible hosts for Giardia?
- Dogs
- Cats
- Cows
- Goats
- Wildlife
Some strains through:
* Humans
Can be zoonotic! - given the right strain!
What is the portal of exit for Giardia?
Gastrointestinal tract - faeces
What is the effect of Giardia on the host?
- D+
- Gas
- Abdominal discomfort
- Nausea
- V+
Infection can be present + be asymptomatic!!
What is the acronym for Babesia?
Babesiosis
What type of pathogenic organism is Babesia?
Protozoa
What is the infectious agent for Babesia?
- B. canis
Other strains:
* B. vogel
* B. gibsoni
* B. vulpes
