Helminths of Rumimants
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What is a defining feature of male nematodes in the order Strongylida?

  • Presence of two uteri
  • Absence of reproductive organs
  • Presence of a copulatory bursa (correct)
  • Absence of copulatory structures
  • Which of the following nematodes is not part of the HOT CO complex?

  • Nematodirus (correct)
  • Oesophagostomum
  • Cooperia
  • Haemochus
  • What is an effect of the periparturient rise phenomenon in ewes?

  • Stimulation of ewe's immunity
  • Increased egg shedding (correct)
  • Increase in ewe weight
  • Decrease in adult nematode population
  • In the life cycle of Strongylida, what is the prepatent period usually observed?

    <p>2-4 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is typically associated with strongyle-type eggs?

    <p>Ellipsoid and thin-shelled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are common clinical signs of Parasitic Gastroenteritis (PGE) in ruminants?

    <p>Loss of appetite and watery green diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ecological consequence is observed due to the periparturient rise in nematode egg shedding?

    <p>Higher infection levels on pastures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the eggs of Nematodirus differ from those of Strongylida?

    <p>Larger size with more cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary clinical sign associated with severe infection of Haemonchus spp. in young ruminants?

    <p>Submandibular edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the life cycle of Ostertagia spp., what occurs after the larvae penetrate the gastric glands?

    <p>They undergo molting to L4 and emerge as adults.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant economic impact associated with Cooperia spp. in cattle?

    <p>Reduced weight gain in calves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Haemonchus spp.?

    <p>A white uterus wrapping a red intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the arrested development of L3 larvae in Haemonchus spp. to survive unfavorable conditions?

    <p>Hypobiosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Type II ostertagiosis from Type I in cattle?

    <p>Type II results from hypobiotic larvae emerging synchronously.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following pathogens is most associated with causing clinical disease in cattle among the described nematodes?

    <p>Ostertagia ostertagi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common clinical sign of Ostertagia spp. infection in ruminants?

    <p>Moroccan leather appearance of mucosa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are Nematodirus spp. nematodes primarily characterized in terms of their morphology?

    <p>They are long and slender.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What management strategy is essential due to the increasing concern with anthelmintic resistance in ruminants?

    <p>Integrated pest management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nematode, while not a primary pathogen, can contribute to parasitic gastroenteritis in small ruminants?

    <p>Teladorsagia spp.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Trichostrongylus spp. in ruminant parasitism?

    <p>They contribute to PGE and can cause severe disease in large numbers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is typically used to quantify egg shedding for diagnosing Haemonchus spp. infections?

    <p>McMaster's technique</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary pathology caused by Oesophagostomum spp. in ruminants?

    <p>Formation of eosinophilic nodules in the intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following clinical signs is NOT associated with Bunostomum spp. infection?

    <p>Hyperactivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary method of diagnosis for Strongyloides papillosus?

    <p>Identification of rhabditiform L1 eggs in feces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic feature distinguishes the eggs of Strongyloides papillosus from other nematodes?

    <p>Thin-shelled and larvated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most significant pathway of infection for Bunostomum spp. larvae?

    <p>Skin penetration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements regarding the life cycle of Trichuris spp. is true?

    <p>Infected hosts pass eggs in the feces, which develop into infective larvae.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main clinical signs of Strongyloides papillosus infection in young ruminants?

    <p>Severe dehydration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature of Bunostomum spp. allows them to feed on blood?

    <p>Chitinous cutting plates in the buccal cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common treatment option for Bunostomum spp. infections?

    <p>Levamisole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The pathology associated with Trichuris spp. can lead to which of the following?

    <p>Large bowel diarrhea with blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the likely result of heavy Bunostomum spp. infection in young animals?

    <p>Death due to anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What class of drugs is primarily used in the treatment of Strongyloides papillosus?

    <p>Avermectins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the morphology of adult Trichuris spp. worms?

    <p>Long with a whip-like shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might pasture management be essential in controlling Bunostomum spp. infections?

    <p>It decreases the concentration of larvae on the pasture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What clinical signs may indicate a heavy infection of Trichuris spp. in young animals?

    <p>Anorexia and large bowel diarrhea, potentially bloody</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is primarily used to diagnose Moniezia spp. in ruminants?

    <p>Identification of characteristic eggs through fecal flotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mode of transmission for Moniezia spp. in ruminants?

    <p>Consumption of infected free-living oribatid mites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the life cycle of Fasciola hepatica is false?

    <p>Adult flukes live in the intestines of their definitive host</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishing feature of Moniezia spp. can be observed in its eggs?

    <p>A characteristic pyriform apparatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Thysanosoma spp. differ morphologically from Moniezia spp.?

    <p>Thysanosoma spp. possess a distinctive fringe on their proglottids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definitive host for Taenia saginata?

    <p>Humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification of Fasciola hepatica?

    <p>Trematoda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the intermediate host for Fasciola hepatica?

    <p>Freshwater snail from the family Lymnaeidae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect can heavy infections of Moniezia spp. have on young ruminants?

    <p>Nutritional competition leading to poor growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a method used for the control of Trichuris spp.?

    <p>Increasing animal population density</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about zoonotic risks of Moniezia spp. is true?

    <p>They do not infect humans and are specific to ruminants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What treatment is recommended if intervention is needed for Moniezia spp. infections?

    <p>Praziquantel and albendazole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific anatomical location does Fasciola hepatica inhabit in its definitive host?

    <p>Bile ducts and liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What severe clinical sign is primarily associated with acute fascioliasis in small ruminants?

    <p>Sudden death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of adult Fasciola hepatica in the bile ducts?

    <p>Results in biliary duct hyperplasia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which way can human infection from Fasciola hepatica occur?

    <p>Ingestion of contaminated aquatic vegetation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a notable feature of Fascioloides magna's pathology in aberrant hosts?

    <p>Severe traumatic hepatitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of management is essential to control Fasciola hepatica infection?

    <p>Finalizing pastures grazing to avoid contaminated areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diagnostic method is used to identify Fasciola hepatica eggs?

    <p>Fecal sedimentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant consequence may arise from chronic fascioliasis infections?

    <p>Severe liver damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do dead-end hosts like cattle respond to Fascioloides magna infections?

    <p>Form thick-walled non-patent cysts without producing eggs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Dicrocoelium dendriticum from Fasciola hepatica?

    <p>It has a different life cycle with land snails and ants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment options are effective against different stages of Fasciola hepatica?

    <p>Triclabendazole, albendazole, and clorsulon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key outcome of control measures against Fasciola hepatica?

    <p>Reduction of transmission through snail populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does feeding by adult Fasciola hepatica have on the host?

    <p>Causes anemia and hemosiderin deposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature is true regarding the life cycle of Fascioloides magna?

    <p>Cercariae encyst as metacercariae on vegetation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the presence of Fascioloides magna impact livestock economics?

    <p>Potential significant economic and health concerns due to wildlife interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary host for Parelaphostrongylus tenuis?

    <p>White-tailed deer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pathological condition is primarily associated with Thelazia spp.?

    <p>Keratitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common clinical sign of Parelaphostrongylus tenuis infection in abnormal hosts?

    <p>Paraplegia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Musca flies in the life cycle of Thelazia spp.?

    <p>Intermediate host</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which therapeutic method is typically employed for Thelazia spp. infection treatment?

    <p>Manual removal of worms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary way to prevent Thelazia infection in ruminants?

    <p>Fly control measures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following symptoms is NOT commonly associated with Thelazia infection in ruminants?

    <p>Severe coughing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique is most commonly used for diagnosing Parelaphostrongylus tenuis in white-tailed deer?

    <p>Baermann technique</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What neurological symptoms may result from Parelaphostrongylus tenuis infection in abnormal hosts?

    <p>Ataxia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary host affected by Dictyocaulus viviparus?

    <p>Cattle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to the poor prognosis of Parelaphostrongylus tenuis infections in abnormal hosts?

    <p>Limited treatment effectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which life cycle type is associated with Muellerius capillaris?

    <p>Indirect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical visual expression of Thelazia spp. infection in ruminants?

    <p>Cloudiness of the cornea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic distinguishes the L1 larvae of Muellerius capillaris from Dictyocaulus species under microscopy?

    <p>Wavy tail with dorsal spine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the epidemiology of Parelaphostrongylus tenuis in abnormal hosts?

    <p>Indirect life cycle with intermediate hosts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which clinical sign is commonly observed in severe infections of Dictyocaulus viviparus in cattle?

    <p>Anorexia and emaciation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do fungi like Pilobolus play in the life cycle of Dictyocaulus viviparus?

    <p>Aiding in the dispersal of infective larvae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a zoonotic concern with Thelazia spp.?

    <p>Contact with infected animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is diagnostic confirmation of Dictyocaulus viviparus accomplished?

    <p>Identification of L1 larvae through the Baermann technique</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What systemic medications may be used for managing Thelazia spp. infections?

    <p>Anthelmintics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common name associated with the clinical manifestation caused by Dictyocaulus viviparus?

    <p>Husk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic effect of Muellerius capillaris infections in goats?

    <p>Granulomatous nodules in lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical prepatent period for Dictyocaulus viviparus?

    <p>1 month</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor contributes to the pathogenesis of Dictyocaulus viviparus leading to lung damage?

    <p>Inflammatory exudates including eosinophils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hosts are definitive for Thelazia spp.?

    <p>Various mammals, especially ruminants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What treatment is often not required for Muellerius capillaris infections in sheep?

    <p>Anthelmintics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact do Dictyocaulus and Muellerius lungworms have on livestock?

    <p>They can cause loss of productivity in livestock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the copulatory bursa play in male nematodes of the order Strongylida?

    <p>It is used during mating.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the lifecycle stages of Strongylida nematodes?

    <p>Infective L3 larvae are ingested by the host.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary biological reason behind the periparturient rise of nematode egg shedding in pregnant ewes?

    <p>Relaxation of the ewe's immunity due to hormonal changes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What clinical signs associated with Parasitic Gastroenteritis (PGE) may indicate a significant severity of infection?

    <p>Weight loss and rough hair coat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nematode is recognized for having a distinct egg morphology that sets it apart from Strongylida?

    <p>Nematodirus - eggs with more cytoplasm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What main outcome is associated with the emergence of previously arrested L4 larvae in pregnant ewes due to increased nematode egg shedding?

    <p>Increased worm burden in the ewe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic observed in Strongylida nematodes?

    <p>Males having larger body size than females.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of gastrointestinal nematodes, what does 'subclinical disease' refer to?

    <p>Diseases that present no observable symptoms but affect herd health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consequence of blood feeding by Haemonchus spp. in infected young ruminants?

    <p>Severe anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What pathological condition is primarily caused by the migration of immature Fasciola hepatica flukes through the liver parenchyma?

    <p>Acute hepatitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes Type II ostertagiosis in cattle?

    <p>Synchronous emergence of hypobiotic larvae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In chronic fascioliasis, which clinical sign is NOT typically observed?

    <p>Sudden death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which morphological feature is distinctive for diagnosing Oesophagostomum spp. infections?

    <p>Formation of eosinophilic nodules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cysts do Fascioloides magna form in natural hosts like deer?

    <p>Thin-walled cysts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common clinical sign associated with severe infection by Ostertagia spp.?

    <p>Submandibular edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In humans, which symptom is associated with fascioliasis caused by Fasciola hepatica?

    <p>Jaundice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nematode species is most commonly associated with causing PGE in young ruminants?

    <p>Haemonchus contortus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What diagnostic method is generally used to identify Fascioloides magna in aberrant hosts?

    <p>Histopathological examination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Trichostrongylus spp. affect digestion in ruminants?

    <p>They cause inflammation and mucus production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment is specifically noted as effective against all stages of Fasciola hepatica?

    <p>Triclabendazole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors is a primary challenge in managing Cooperia spp. infections in cattle?

    <p>Resistance to anthelmintics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pathology results from the larvae of Ostertagia spp. penetrating gastric glands?

    <p>Protein-losing gastropathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of ignoring snail population control in managing Fasciola hepatica?

    <p>Increased exposure to metacercariae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What diagnostic technique is essential for assessing Haemonchus spp. infection severity?

    <p>McMaster's technique</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In aberrant hosts like sheep and goats, the infection with Fascioloides magna can lead to which severe outcome?

    <p>Massive necrotic liver damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the intermediate host for both Fasciola hepatica and Fascioloides magna?

    <p>Freshwater snails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What notable appearance does the abomasal mucosa exhibit in severe Ostertagia infection?

    <p>‘Moroccan leather’ appearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant characteristic of Nematodirus spp. in terms of their life cycle?

    <p>They are characterized by long, slender bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What management strategy should be implemented due to rising concerns over anthelmintic resistance?

    <p>Integrated Pest Management (IPM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant clinical sign associated with heavy infections of Trichuris spp. in young animals?

    <p>Large bowel diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which morphological feature is characteristic of eggs produced by Moniezia spp.?

    <p>Pyriform apparatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for managing grazing areas in relation to Moniezia spp.?

    <p>To reduce exposure to oribatid mites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main public health concern related to Taenia saginata?

    <p>It has zoonotic potential for humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cestode is primarily found in the bile ducts and pancreatic ducts of ruminants?

    <p>Thysanosoma spp.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which anatomical location will adult Fasciola hepatica be commonly found within its definitive host?

    <p>Liver and bile ducts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific stage of Fasciola hepatica is responsible for infecting ruminants?

    <p>Metacercariae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definitive host for the cestode Moniezia spp.?

    <p>Ruminants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mode of transmission for Taenia saginata to humans?

    <p>Ingesting undercooked beef</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary treatment option for infection with Moniezia spp. if intervention is deemed necessary?

    <p>Praziquantel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements regarding the life cycle of Fasciola hepatica is true?

    <p>Miracidia infect freshwater snails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure is a definitive feature of adult Fasciola hepatica?

    <p>Cone-shaped anterior end</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Thysanosoma spp. from Moniezia spp. morphologically?

    <p>Presence of proglottid fringes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common effect of infection with Moniezia spp. in young ruminants?

    <p>Poor growth due to nutritional competition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following nematodes predominantly infects small ruminants and camelids?

    <p>Bunostomum trigonocephalum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical mode of entry for infective L3 larvae of Bunostomum spp. into the host?

    <p>Skin penetration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key clinical sign indicating severe infection of Strongyloides papillosus in young ruminants?

    <p>Ataxia due to brain lesions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following features distinguishes Trichuris spp. from other nematodes?

    <p>Characteristic whip-like shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the life cycle of Strongyloides papillosus, what happens to larvated L1 eggs once they are passed in feces?

    <p>They hatch and develop into free-living adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What pathology is primarily caused by the blood-feeding behavior of Bunostomum spp.?

    <p>Hemorrhagic lesions in small intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following morphological features is seen in the adult Strongyloides papillosus?

    <p>Small size, embedded in mucosa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prepatent period for Bunostomum spp. after infection?

    <p>2-2.5 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of eggs are associated with Strongyloides papillosus infections?

    <p>Thin-shelled, larvated L1 eggs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In cases of Bunostomum spp. infection, what secondary symptom can be observed due to skin penetration?

    <p>Irritation and pruritus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification order of Strongyloides papillosus?

    <p>Rhabditida</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to the high larval burden of Nematodirus on pasture in spring?

    <p>Cold followed by warmth in temperate regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of drugs is typically not used for treating Trichuris spp. infections?

    <p>Avermectins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which clinical sign is least associated with severe Trichuris spp. infection in ruminants?

    <p>Hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Morphological Features of Nematodes in Strongylida

    • Males possess a copulatory bursa for mating.
    • Produce strongyle-type eggs: ellipsoid, thin-shelled, grayish in color.
    • Key genera include Haemonchus, Ostertagia, Trichostrongylus, Cooperia, and Oesophagostomum (often referred to as HOT CO).

    Life Cycle of Strongylida Nematodes

    • Direct life cycle involving eggs and larvae in the environment and definitive hosts (ruminants).
    • Eggs shed in feces develop into first-stage larvae (L1), then molt to L2 before becoming infective L3 larvae.
    • L3 larvae are ingested by hosts, migrate to specific sites (e.g., abomasum, small intestine), and develop into L4 larvae and adults.
    • Prepatent period: 2-4 weeks from L3 ingestion to egg shedding.

    Periparturient Rise Phenomenon

    • Refers to increased nematode egg shedding in pregnant ewes.
    • Caused by relaxation of immunity due to elevated prolactin levels, leading to emergence of previously dormant L4 larvae.
    • Contributes to pasture contamination with infective larvae, increasing risk for offspring.

    Parasitic Gastroenteritis (PGE)

    • Caused by a complex of gastrointestinal nematodes in ruminants.
    • Can present as clinical disease (significant symptoms and impacts) or subclinical disease (impacts herd health without overt symptoms).
    • Clinical signs include loss of appetite, weight loss, watery diarrhea, dehydration, rough coat, protein loss (submandibular edema), and pale mucous membranes.

    Haemonchus spp. Overview

    • Known as "barber pole" worms; blood-feeding nematodes that cause severe anemia.
    • Females recognizable by a distinctive striped appearance due to their reproductive organs.
    • Direct life cycle; larvae undergo hypobiosis to survive unfavorable conditions.
    • Severe infections present with anemia, which can be assessed using the FAMACHA system.

    Clinical Signs and Pathology of Haemonchus Infection

    • Symptoms vary from hyperacute to chronic; young animals are most affected.
    • Signs include severe anemia, pale mucous membranes, submandibular edema, dark feces (melena), wool break, anorexia, emaciation, and potential death before eggs are detected in feces.

    Ostertagia spp. Significance

    • Known as "brown stomach worms"; essential in cattle health.
    • Cause ostertagiosis, with clinical Type I occurring in young animals and Type II from emergence of hypobiotic larvae.
    • Damage gastric glands, leading to malabsorption, diarrhea, weight loss, and potential death.

    Lifecycle and Pathophysiology of Ostertagia

    • Direct life cycle with L3 larvae burrowing into gastric glands.
    • Larval development causes increased abomasal pH, reduced pepsin production, and protein loss, leading to diarrhea and weight loss.

    Other Important Genera

    • Teladorsagia spp.: Similar to Ostertagia but less clinically significant in small ruminants.
    • Trichostrongylus spp.: Small nematodes causing PGE, leading to dark green diarrhea; also undergo hypobiosis.
    • Cooperia spp.: Contribute to PGE with significant prevalence and impact on weight gain in cattle; resistance to anthelmintics is a challenge.
    • Oesophagostomum spp.: Nodular worms that form eosinophilic nodules in the large intestine; associated with inflammation and protein loss.

    Nematodirus spp. Characteristics

    • Unique among strongyles; large eggs that require specific environmental conditions to hatch.
    • Infective larvae pose risks to young animals, leading to malabsorption and PGE.

    Bunostomum spp. (Hookworms)

    • Large buccal cavity with chitinous cutting plates; significant blood-feeding behavior.
    • Direct life cycle with skin penetration as the primary infection route, leading to severe anemia and other pathologies.

    Strongyloides papillosus Overview

    • Threadworm with an alternating free-living and parasitic life cycle; primarily affects young ruminants.
    • Clinical signs include diarrhea, emaciation, and possible neurological effects in heavy infections.

    Trichuris spp. Classification and Pathology

    • Known as whipworms found in the large intestine; generally subclinical but may cause anorexia and diarrhea in severe infestations.
    • Characteristic whip-like morphology with a pronounced difference between anterior and posterior ends.

    Moniezia spp. Overview

    • Common cestode in ruminants, large tapeworms with a segmented body.
    • Life cycle involves oribatid mites as intermediate hosts; typically asymptomatic, but can affect growth in heavy infections.

    Fasciola hepatica (Liver Fluke)

    • Leaf-shaped flukes found in the liver and bile ducts; indirect life cycle involving freshwater snails as intermediate hosts.
    • Important health concerns in ruminants due to potential liver damage.

    Taenia saginata (Beef Tapeworm)

    • Cattle serve as intermediate hosts for cystic larvae; human consumption of undercooked beef leads to infection.
    • Public health concern requires proper meat inspection to prevent zoonotic transmission.

    Zoonotic Concerns

    • Moniezia spp. pose no significant zoonotic risks, being host-specific to ruminants.### Fasciola hepatica Overview
    • Cercariae are released from snails, encyst as metacercariae on vegetation, and infect ruminants via contaminated vegetation ingestion.
    • Metacercariae excyst in the small intestine, penetrate the intestinal wall, migrate to the liver, and mature into adults in bile ducts.
    • The prepatent period lasts approximately 2-3 months.

    Pathology of Fasciola hepatica

    • Causes both hepatic and biliary damage:
      • Immature flukes induce hepatitis, fibrotic tracts, hemorrhage, and anemia while migrating through the liver.
      • Adult flukes in bile ducts lead to biliary duct hyperplasia, fibrosis, and calcification, resulting in cholangitis.
      • Feeding can cause anemia, contributing to hemosiderin deposition in excrement.
    • Chronic infections result in substantial liver damage, reduced productivity, and can lead to death.

    Clinical Signs of Fascioliasis

    • Acute disease in small ruminants:
      • Symptoms include anorexia, anemia, jaundice, ascites, depression, and sudden death.
    • Subacute disease follows lower infection levels, presenting as decreased weight gain, anemia, liver failure, and potential death.
    • Chronic disease from moderate infections leads to emaciation, anemia, bottle jaw, and production losses.

    Diagnosis and Treatment of Fasciola hepatica

    • Diagnosis: Identification of operculated eggs in fecal sedimentation; adults may be seen during necropsy.
    • Treatments include:
      • Triclabendazole, albendazole, and clorsulon target various fluke life stages.
      • Control measures focus on snail management and avoiding grazing on contaminated pastures.

    Zoonotic Concerns with Fasciola hepatica

    • Fasciola hepatica is zoonotic; humans can be infected by contaminated watercress or aquatic vegetation.
    • Symptoms in humans mirror those in ruminants: abdominal pain, jaundice, and systemic symptoms.
    • Preventive measures include proper washing of vegetables and snail population control.

    Fascioloides magna Overview

    • Also known as the deer liver fluke, classified under the class Trematoda.
    • Natural definitive hosts include cervids such as white-tailed deer, elk, and moose.

    Life Cycle of Fascioloides magna

    • Similar to Fasciola hepatica:
      • Eggs released in feces hatch into miracidia in aquatic environments.
      • Miracidia infect freshwater snails, develop into cercariae, which encyst as metacercariae on vegetation.
      • The juvenile flukes migrate to the liver and mature into adults.

    Pathological Effects of Fascioloides magna

    • In natural hosts (deer), thin-walled cysts form in the liver with minimal clinical signs.
    • In aberrant hosts (sheep and goats), severe lesions arise, causing traumatic hepatitis, hemorrhage, and necrosis, often leading to death.
    • Dead-end hosts (cattle) develop thick-walled cysts without egg shedding; clinical signs are rarely observed.

    Clinical Signs of Fascioloides magna Infection

    • Aberrant hosts show sudden death due to severe liver damage or chronic signs like weight loss and ascites.
    • Dead-end hosts typically show no clinical signs, though liver damage may be evident post-mortem.

    Diagnosis and Management of Fascioloides magna

    • Diagnosis in deer is through fecal sedimentation to identify operculated eggs.
    • In aberrant hosts, flukes may be found post-mortem, with no eggs present in feces.
    • Management focuses on deer and snail population control.

    Other Liver Trematodes in Ruminants

    • Dicrocoelium dendriticum (lancet fluke) and Paramphistomum spp. (rumen flukes) can infect ruminants.
    • Dicrocoelium uses land snails and ants as intermediate hosts, generally causing milder liver disease than Fasciola.
    • Paramphistomum primarily resides in the rumen and is usually incidental with minimal clinical impact.

    Key Lungworm Species in Ruminants

    • Dictyocaulus viviparus (cattle), Dictyocaulus filaria (small ruminants), and Muellerius capillaris (small ruminants, especially goats) are significant lungworm species.

    Life Cycle of Dictyocaulus viviparus

    • Direct life cycle; adult worms reside in the lungs of cattle.
    • Eggs are coughed up and hatch into L1 larvae, which develop into infective L3 larvae in the environment.
    • Cattle are infected through ingestion of L3 larvae.

    Pathology of Dictyocaulus viviparus

    • Causes parasitic bronchitis ("husk"), leading to airway obstruction, difficulty breathing, and secondary bacterial infections.

    Clinical Signs of Dictyocaulus viviparus

    • Symptoms include a deep, moist cough, tachypnea, and potential anorexia and fever in severe cases.

    Diagnosis and Treatment of Dictyocaulus viviparus

    • Diagnosed via Baermann technique to identify L1 larvae in fresh feces; adult worms visible during necropsy.
    • Treatment includes various anthelmintics and vaccination, alongside good pasture management.

    Life Cycle and Significance of Muellerius capillaris

    • Indirect life cycle involving land snails as intermediate hosts.
    • Causes pulmonary granulomatous nodules; subclinical in sheep but symptomatic in heavily infected goats.

    Diagnosis and Treatment of Muellerius capillaris

    • Diagnosed using the Baermann technique for L1 larvae; histopathological examination may reveal infection.
    • Treatment is rarely necessary in sheep; goats may receive anthelmintics if symptomatic.

    Morphological Differences of Lungworms

    • Muellerius L1 larvae exhibit a wavy tail with a dorsal spine; Dictyocaulus L1 larvae have a blunt tail and are grossly visible.

    Zoonotic Concerns of Lungworms

    • Dictyocaulus and Muellerius lungworms pose no significant zoonotic risks to humans but can impact livestock health.

    Thelazia spp. Overview

    • Classified under Spirurida; commonly known as eye worms.
    • Definitive hosts include a range of mammals, primarily ruminants, with flies as intermediate hosts.

    Life Cycle of Thelazia spp.

    • Indirect life cycle; adult worms reside in the eye, laying L1 larvae in secretions ingested by flies.
    • Flies develop L1 into infective L3 larvae to infect new hosts during feeding.

    Pathology of Thelazia spp.

    • Causes ocular irritation and inflammation, leading to conjunctivitis and keratitis, with potential for corneal ulcers and impaired vision.

    Clinical Signs of Thelazia Infection

    • Signs include excessive tearing, conjunctivitis, visible worms in the eye, and potential corneal issues.

    Diagnosis and Treatment of Thelazia spp.

    • Diagnosed by direct observation of worms; treatment involves manual removal, anthelmintics, and fly control measures.

    Preventive Measures for Thelazia Infection

    • Effective fly control, use of insecticides, and protective measures during peak fly seasons reduce infection risk.

    Zoonotic Concerns of Thelazia spp.

    • Thelazia spp. are zoonotic and can infect humans, causing conjunctivitis and similar symptoms through exposure to infected flies or animals.

    Parelaphostrongylus tenuis Overview

    • Classified under Strongylida; known as the meningeal worm or brain worm.
    • White-tailed deer are natural hosts, while abnormal hosts include sheep, goats, and various livestock.

    Life Cycle of Parelaphostrongylus tenuis

    • Indirect cycle; adult worms reside in deer, laying eggs that hatch into larvae and are ingested by snails or slugs.
    • Grazing animals then ingest infected snails, leading to potential neurological damage.

    Pathology Associated with Parelaphostrongylus tenuis

    • In abnormal hosts, larvae migration causes severe neurological damage, resulting in irreversible symptoms like ataxia and paralysis.

    Clinical Signs of Parelaphostrongylus tenuis Infection

    • Signs in abnormal hosts include progressive neurological symptoms, leading to significant mobility issues and potentially death.

    Diagnosis of Parelaphostrongylus tenuis

    • Diagnosis in deer involves L1 larvae identification; in abnormal hosts, it relies on clinical signs, CSF analysis, and necropsy.

    Treatment and Prevention of Parelaphostrongylus tenuis

    • Limited treatment options; anthelmintics can reduce inflammation but offer poor prognosis.
    • Prevention focuses on snail control and avoiding co-grazing with deer to reduce transmission risks.

    Zoonotic Concerns of Parelaphostrongylus tenuis

    • No zoonotic risk to humans; significant impacts mainly observed in livestock and other non-deer species.

    Morphological Features of Nematodes in Strongylida

    • Males possess a copulatory bursa for mating.
    • Produce strongyle-type eggs: ellipsoid, thin-shelled, grayish in color.
    • Key genera include Haemonchus, Ostertagia, Trichostrongylus, Cooperia, and Oesophagostomum (often referred to as HOT CO).

    Life Cycle of Strongylida Nematodes

    • Direct life cycle involving eggs and larvae in the environment and definitive hosts (ruminants).
    • Eggs shed in feces develop into first-stage larvae (L1), then molt to L2 before becoming infective L3 larvae.
    • L3 larvae are ingested by hosts, migrate to specific sites (e.g., abomasum, small intestine), and develop into L4 larvae and adults.
    • Prepatent period: 2-4 weeks from L3 ingestion to egg shedding.

    Periparturient Rise Phenomenon

    • Refers to increased nematode egg shedding in pregnant ewes.
    • Caused by relaxation of immunity due to elevated prolactin levels, leading to emergence of previously dormant L4 larvae.
    • Contributes to pasture contamination with infective larvae, increasing risk for offspring.

    Parasitic Gastroenteritis (PGE)

    • Caused by a complex of gastrointestinal nematodes in ruminants.
    • Can present as clinical disease (significant symptoms and impacts) or subclinical disease (impacts herd health without overt symptoms).
    • Clinical signs include loss of appetite, weight loss, watery diarrhea, dehydration, rough coat, protein loss (submandibular edema), and pale mucous membranes.

    Haemonchus spp. Overview

    • Known as "barber pole" worms; blood-feeding nematodes that cause severe anemia.
    • Females recognizable by a distinctive striped appearance due to their reproductive organs.
    • Direct life cycle; larvae undergo hypobiosis to survive unfavorable conditions.
    • Severe infections present with anemia, which can be assessed using the FAMACHA system.

    Clinical Signs and Pathology of Haemonchus Infection

    • Symptoms vary from hyperacute to chronic; young animals are most affected.
    • Signs include severe anemia, pale mucous membranes, submandibular edema, dark feces (melena), wool break, anorexia, emaciation, and potential death before eggs are detected in feces.

    Ostertagia spp. Significance

    • Known as "brown stomach worms"; essential in cattle health.
    • Cause ostertagiosis, with clinical Type I occurring in young animals and Type II from emergence of hypobiotic larvae.
    • Damage gastric glands, leading to malabsorption, diarrhea, weight loss, and potential death.

    Lifecycle and Pathophysiology of Ostertagia

    • Direct life cycle with L3 larvae burrowing into gastric glands.
    • Larval development causes increased abomasal pH, reduced pepsin production, and protein loss, leading to diarrhea and weight loss.

    Other Important Genera

    • Teladorsagia spp.: Similar to Ostertagia but less clinically significant in small ruminants.
    • Trichostrongylus spp.: Small nematodes causing PGE, leading to dark green diarrhea; also undergo hypobiosis.
    • Cooperia spp.: Contribute to PGE with significant prevalence and impact on weight gain in cattle; resistance to anthelmintics is a challenge.
    • Oesophagostomum spp.: Nodular worms that form eosinophilic nodules in the large intestine; associated with inflammation and protein loss.

    Nematodirus spp. Characteristics

    • Unique among strongyles; large eggs that require specific environmental conditions to hatch.
    • Infective larvae pose risks to young animals, leading to malabsorption and PGE.

    Bunostomum spp. (Hookworms)

    • Large buccal cavity with chitinous cutting plates; significant blood-feeding behavior.
    • Direct life cycle with skin penetration as the primary infection route, leading to severe anemia and other pathologies.

    Strongyloides papillosus Overview

    • Threadworm with an alternating free-living and parasitic life cycle; primarily affects young ruminants.
    • Clinical signs include diarrhea, emaciation, and possible neurological effects in heavy infections.

    Trichuris spp. Classification and Pathology

    • Known as whipworms found in the large intestine; generally subclinical but may cause anorexia and diarrhea in severe infestations.
    • Characteristic whip-like morphology with a pronounced difference between anterior and posterior ends.

    Moniezia spp. Overview

    • Common cestode in ruminants, large tapeworms with a segmented body.
    • Life cycle involves oribatid mites as intermediate hosts; typically asymptomatic, but can affect growth in heavy infections.

    Fasciola hepatica (Liver Fluke)

    • Leaf-shaped flukes found in the liver and bile ducts; indirect life cycle involving freshwater snails as intermediate hosts.
    • Important health concerns in ruminants due to potential liver damage.

    Taenia saginata (Beef Tapeworm)

    • Cattle serve as intermediate hosts for cystic larvae; human consumption of undercooked beef leads to infection.
    • Public health concern requires proper meat inspection to prevent zoonotic transmission.

    Zoonotic Concerns

    • Moniezia spp. pose no significant zoonotic risks, being host-specific to ruminants.### Fasciola hepatica Life Cycle
    • Cercariae released from snails encyst as metacercariae on vegetation.
    • Ruminants ingest contaminated vegetation, leading to infection.
    • Metacercariae excyst in the small intestine, penetrate the intestinal wall, and migrate to the liver.
    • Maturation into adults occurs in the bile ducts, with a prepatent period of 2-3 months.

    Pathology of Fasciola hepatica

    • Causes hepatic and biliary damage through immature flukes migrating in the liver.
    • Associated with hepatitis, fibrotic tracts, hemorrhage, and anemia.
    • Adult flukes in bile ducts lead to biliary duct hyperplasia, fibrosis, calcification, and cholangitis.
    • Feeding by flukes may result in anemia and contributes to hemosiderin and black excrement.
    • Chronic infections can cause severe liver damage, reduced productivity, and possibly death.

    Clinical Signs of Fascioliasis

    • Acute disease in small ruminants leads to anorexia, anemia, jaundice, ascites, depression, and sudden death.
    • Subacute disease presents with decreased weight gain, ongoing anemia, liver failure, and potential death.
    • Chronic disease features include emaciation, anemia, bottle jaw (submandibular edema), and minor production losses.

    Diagnosis and Treatment of Fasciola hepatica

    • Diagnosis involves identifying operculated eggs in fecal sedimentation; eggs are heavy and sink.
    • Adult flukes may be observed at necropsy.
    • Treatment options: triclabendazole, albendazole, and clorsulon effective against various fluke stages.
    • Control measures focus on managing snail populations and avoiding grazing on contaminated pastures.

    Zoonotic Concerns

    • Fasciola hepatica is zoonotic, infecting humans primarily through contaminated watercress or vegetation.
    • Human infections can result in liver and biliary pathology, with symptoms such as abdominal pain and jaundice.
    • Preventative measures include thorough washing and cooking of vegetables and controlling snail populations.

    Fascioloides magna Classification and Hosts

    • Fascioloides magna, or deer liver fluke, belongs to the class Trematoda.
    • Natural hosts include cervids like white-tailed deer, elk, and moose.

    Life Cycle of Fascioloides magna

    • Eggs are shed in feces of definitive hosts and develop in aquatic environments into miracidia.
    • Miracidia infect freshwater snails, the intermediate host, developing into cercariae.
    • Cercariae encyst as metacercariae on vegetation, leading to ingestion by definitive hosts.
    • Juvenile flukes migrate to the liver of cervids, maturing into adults and forming cysts communicating with bile ducts, facilitating egg shedding.

    Pathological Effects of Fascioloides magna

    • In natural hosts (deer), flukes create thin-walled cysts in the liver, usually causing minimal disease.
    • Aberrant hosts (sheep and goats) exhibit severe issues due to continuous migration, resulting in hepatitis, hemorrhage, necrosis, and potential mortality with no egg shedding.
    • In dead-end hosts (cattle), thick-walled non-patent cysts form in the liver, typically without clinical signs, although liver damage may occur.

    Clinical Signs of Fascioloides magna Infection

    • In aberrant hosts like sheep and goats, signs can include sudden death from extensive liver damage or chronic symptoms like weight loss and ascites.
    • Dead-end hosts rarely show clinical signs but may exhibit liver damage upon necropsy.
    • In natural hosts such as deer, infections are generally subclinical.

    Diagnosis and Management of Fascioloides magna

    • In natural hosts, diagnosis involves fecal sedimentation to identify operculated eggs.
    • In aberrant hosts, presence of flukes may be confirmed post-mortem.

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