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Trichuroidea Flashcards

1
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Superfamily Trichuroidea

A

Whipworms

Bladder worms

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2
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What is the common name of Trichuris vulpis

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Canine whipworm

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What is the host of Trichuris vulpis

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Dogs

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What is the predilection site of Trichuris vulpis

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Large intestine

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What is the route of transmission for Trichuris vulpis?

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Fecal-oral

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What are the clinical signs of Trichuris vulpis?

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Diarrhea with blood and or mucous = hematochezia

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How do you diagnose Trichuris vulpis?

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Fecal float

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How do you treat Trichuris vulpis

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Fenbendazole

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9
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What is the prepatency period for Trichuris vulpis?

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74-90 days

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10
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Is Trichuris vulpis zoonotic?

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No

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What is the common name of Trichuris campanula and Trichuris serrata?

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Feline whipworms

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12
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What species of Trichuroidea is rare in the United States?

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Trichuris campanula

Trichuris serrata

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Trichuris campanula and Trichuris serrata are so rare that what should be considered instead?

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Other species
Pearsonema feliscati
Eucoleus aerophilus
Other species from rodents

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What is Eucoleus aerophilus?

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Lung worm that can be confused with whipworms

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What is the common name of Pearsonema plica?

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Bladder worm of dogs

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16
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What is the predilection site of Pearsonema plica?

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Urinary bladder mucosa

17
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What is the common name of Pearsonema feliscati?

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Bladder worm of cats

18
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What is the predilection site of Pearsonema feliscati?

A

Urinary bladder mucosa

19
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What is the common name of Trichuris ovis?

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Whipworm of ruminants

20
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What is the predilection site of Trichuris ovis?

A

Cecum

Colon

21
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What is the common name of Trichuris suis?

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Pig whipworm

22
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What is the predilection site of Trichuris suis?

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Cecum colon

23
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What is the common name of Trichinella spiralis

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Trichina worm

24
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What is the primary host of Trichinella spiralis?

25
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What is the predilection site of Trichinella spiralis?

A

Striated muscle cells

26
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What is the condition called when a human is infected with Trichinella spiralis?

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Trichinellosis

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