Trichuroidea Flashcards
Superfamily Trichuroidea
Whipworms
Bladder worms
What is the common name of Trichuris vulpis
Canine whipworm
What is the host of Trichuris vulpis
Dogs
What is the predilection site of Trichuris vulpis
Large intestine
What is the route of transmission for Trichuris vulpis?
Fecal-oral
What are the clinical signs of Trichuris vulpis?
Diarrhea with blood and or mucous = hematochezia
How do you diagnose Trichuris vulpis?
Fecal float
How do you treat Trichuris vulpis
Fenbendazole
What is the prepatency period for Trichuris vulpis?
74-90 days
Is Trichuris vulpis zoonotic?
No
What is the common name of Trichuris campanula and Trichuris serrata?
Feline whipworms
What species of Trichuroidea is rare in the United States?
Trichuris campanula
Trichuris serrata
Trichuris campanula and Trichuris serrata are so rare that what should be considered instead?
Other species
Pearsonema feliscati
Eucoleus aerophilus
Other species from rodents
What is Eucoleus aerophilus?
Lung worm that can be confused with whipworms
What is the common name of Pearsonema plica?
Bladder worm of dogs