Strongylus Equinus Flashcards
1
Q
adults
A
3-4 cm
2
Q
mouth capsule is _____
A
globular
3
Q
one large ____ at base of mouth
A
tooth
4
Q
life cycle
A
migration to liver and return to cecum
5
Q
direct or indirect life cycle?
A
direct
6
Q
PPP
A
9 months
7
Q
site of infection
A
larvae in liver
adult in large intestine
8
Q
pathogenesis
A
larvae- hemorrhagic tracts, damage to pancreas
adults- anemia in heavy infections
9
Q
can you differentiate eggs of large or small Strongyles?
A
no, they all look the same
10
Q
diagnosis
A
eggs in fecal exam