Strongyloides- Threadworms Flashcards
1
Q
What are the hosts of threadworms?
A
Dogs (sometimes cats)
Humans
2
Q
Where are strongyloides stercoralis located?
A
Small intestines
3
Q
What is the size of the parasitic strongyloide female?
A
2 mm in length
4
Q
What structure is also seen in hookworms and free-living male and female strongys?
A
Rhabditiform esophagus
5
Q
T/F: L1 larvae is shed on feces
A
TRUE
6
Q
Why are the 2 forms of lifecycles for strongys?
A
- Parasitic (homogonic)- parthenogenic female only
- Free-living (heterogonic)- male and female
7
Q
What structure does the parasitic female have?
A
Filariform esophagus
8
Q
What are the clinical signs of strongys?
A
Watery diarrhea
Soft cough (pneumonia)
9
Q
What are the ways of infection for strongys?
A
Percutaneous (through skin)
Transmammary
10
Q
How are strongys diagnosed?
A
Baerman Technique
Direct smear
11
Q
How do you treat strongys?
A
Fenbendazole (panacur)
12
Q
Are strongys zoonotic?
A
YES
