Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

DMP 718 - Veterinary Parasitology > Trichuris > Flashcards

Trichuris Flashcards

1
Q

Trichuriasis

A

Trichuris vulpis
Trichuris campanula
Trichuris serrata

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Trichuris vulpis - Common name

A

Whipworms

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Trichuris vulpis - Life cycle

A

Eggs in feces
Develop into infective larvated eggs in 9 days - 1 month
Ingested
Mature in cecum and colon

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Trichuris vulpis - PPP

A

70-90 days

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Trichuris vulpis - Pathogenesis

A

Adults thread their filamentous anterior end in the superficial glandular mucosa
Have a mouth spear that cuts and shreds
Necrosis and secondary bacterial infection

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Trichuris vulpis - Clinical signs

A 
Mild to severe diarrhea
dary and tarry feces
Straining
Weight loss
Dehydration
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Trichuris vulpis - Diagnosis

A

Fecal float - recover eggs
Fecal antigen
Clinical signs
Endoscopy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Trichuris vulpis - Treatment

A

Dogs: Fenbendazole, Milbemycin oxamine, Moxidectin
Cats: Moxidectin, Emodepside

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Trichuris vulpis - Control

A

Must separate dog from larvated eggs

Pick up feces, eggs are resistant

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Trichuris vulpis - Public health

A

Not zoonotic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly

DMP 718 - Veterinary Parasitology (8 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions