Spiruroidea Flashcards

1
Q

What is the common name of Habronema spp

A

Equine Stomach worm

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2
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What is the predilection site of Habronema spp?

A

Stomach

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3
Q

What are the clinical signs of Habronema?

A

Cutaneous “Summer sores”

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4
Q

What is the route of transmission of Habronema spp?

A
Vector borne
Mustelid flies (sponge flies)
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5
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What is the common name of Draschia spp?

A

Equine Stomach worm

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6
Q

Who is the host of Habronema and Draschia spp?

A

Horses

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7
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What is the predilection site of Draschia spp?

A

Stomach

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8
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What are the clinical signs of Draschia spp?

A

Can cause a tumor-like swelling in the stomach and burst to cause peritonitis

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9
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What is the route of transmission for Draschia spp?

A

Vector borne

Mustelid flies

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10
Q

What is the common name of Thelazia spp

A

Eye worm

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11
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What is the predilection sire of Thelazia spp?

A

Conjunctival sac and the lacrimal duct

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12
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Is Thelazia spp zoonotic?

A

Yes. Occasionally reported

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13
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What is the common name of Spirocerca lupi?

A

Esophageal worm

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14
Q

What is the host of Spirocerca lupi?

A

Dogs

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15
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What is the predilection site of Spirocerca lupi?

A

Esophagous

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16
Q

What does the ova of Spirocerca lupi look like?

A

Paper clips

17
Q

How do you diagnose Spirocerca lupi?

A

Esophageal endoscopy
Thoracic Xray
Fecal float

18
Q

What can nodules in the esophagus and stomach from Spirocerca lupi cause?

A

Esophageal sarcoma

19
Q

What is the common name of Physaloptera spp?

A

Stomach worm

20
Q

What is the predilection site of Physaloptera spp?

A

Stomach and anterior duodenum

21
Q

What is the host of Physaloptera spp?

A

Dogs and Cats

22
Q

Do the eggs of Physaloptera spp float?

A

No. Fecal float would not be diagnostic

23
Q

What breeds of canines are more susceptible to Physaloptera spp?

A

Coyotes and Foxes