Veterinary Parasitology : DR OJO NEMATODE Flashcards
Ancylostoma Caninum predilection site
Small intestine
Ancylostoma Caninum predilection site
Small intestine
What is the host of Ancylostoma caninum
Dog, fox and man
Life cycle of ancylostoma caninum
They can be ingested or infected by skin pentetration
From skin to blood stream to trachea then they enter the mouth and are swallowed and pass to small intestine where final moulting occurs
Clinical signs of ancylostoma caninum
Because they branch lungs : you will see respiratory distress, because they are in intestine you will see lassitude, anemia
In pups, you are going to see mucous in diarrhea and blood in diarrhea because they are in the intestine
In chronic lesion, animal will be under weight ancylostoma has eaten their food, coat is poor, loss of appetite, pica
In consistently skin lesions and flames
State 5 control of ancylostoma caninum
1) they should be a system regular anthelmintic therapy and hygiene
2) in weaned pups and adult, anthelmintics should be given every 3 months.
3) in litters it should be given twice, at 1-2 weeks of age and 2 weeks after
4) pregnant bitch should be a given a dose of effective anthelmintic to reduce intramammary infection
5) the floor should be cleaned and free of crevices and bedding changed regularly
Ancylostoma braziliense predilection site
Small intestine
Host of braziliense, dog and cat
Route of infection
No Transmammary o even if it’s bra,
Percutaneous and ingestion
What is the main importance of A. Braziliense (pathogenesis
Creeping larva migrans : this is when the larva moves randomly in the dermis Making tortuous erythematous inflammatory tracts
Signs of braziliense
Diarrhea, digestive upset, pruritus in human and erythema in human
Signs of braziliense
Diarrhea, digestive upset, pruritus in human and erythema in human
Ancylostoma tubaeforme hosts
Cat
Predilection site for ancylostoma is
Small intestine
Ancylostoma ceylanicum
Host : dog, cat, man
Ceylanicum pathogenesis
They are subclinical, heavy infestation can cause anemia and diarrhea
Clinical signs of Uncinariosis
Diarrhea, anemia, lethargy, anorexia, imterdigital dermatitis
Host of Uncinaria,
Dog, cat fox
Route of Uncinaria
Just ingestion and percutaneous no intrauterine or transmammary
Treatment of Uncinaria
Mebendazole, fenbendazole, piperazin
Control of Uncinaria stenocephala
- Regular Anthelmintic treatment
2.ivermectin +pyrantel panoate give high efficiency
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Human hook worm is caused by
Ancylostoma Duodenale
Necator Ameriacanus
Two species of hook worm that affect humans
- Necator Americanus
2.Ancyclostomma duodenale
The first larva stage of Necator Americanus is called
Rhabditiform