Roundworms Flashcards
What is the superfamily of roundworms?
Ascaroidea
Toxocara canis
Canine Roundworm
Definitive host of Toxocara canis
Dogs, foxes, wolves
Predilection site of Toxocara canis
Small intestines
Clinical signs of Toxocara canis
Potbelly, stunted growth, vomiting, diarrhea
Route of transmission of Toxocara canis
Fecal oral
Transmammary
Transplacental
Ingestion of paratenic host
Diagnosis of Toxocara canis
Fecal float
Prepatency period of Toxocara canis
Depends on route of infection
2-4 weeks
Treatment of Toxocara canis
Fenbendazole
Milbemycin
Moxidectin
Zoonosis of Toxocara canis
Visceral Larva Migrans
Neuro Larva Migrans
Ocular Larva Migrans
Toxocara cati
Feline Roundworm
Predilection site of Toxocara cati
Small Intestine
Clinical signs of Toxocara cati
Poor growth
Pot-belly appearance
vomiting
Diarrhea
Route of transmission for Toxocara cati
Fecal oral
Ingestion of paratenic host
Transmamary
Diagnosis of Toxocara cati
Fecal float (centrifuged)
Prepatency period of Toxocara cati
5-8 weeks