Uncommon Parasites in Dogs and Cats
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What is the intermediate host for Spirocerca lupi?

  • Mouse
  • Snail
  • Earthworm
  • Dung beetle (correct)

    • What is the prepatent period for Spirocerca lupi?

  • 33-35 days (correct)
  • 20-25 days
  • 50-55 days
  • 15-30 days

    • How is Strongyloides stercoralis transmitted in the host?

  • Through contact with infected feces
  • Through ingestion of larvae (correct)
  • Through mosquito bites
  • Through inhalation of eggs

    • Which technique may be useful for diagnosing infections with Aelurostrongylus abstrusus?

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

    How is Eucoleus aerophila commonly confused in diagnosis?

    <p><strong>Trichuris sp.</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main route of infection for Eucoleus (Capillaria) aerophilia?

    <p>Through ingestion of earthworms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do the adult Stomach worms (Physaloptera rara) attach with their mouth parts?

    <p>Gastric mucosa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is a diagnosis typically made for Stomach worms (Physaloptera rara)?

    <p>Larvated eggs fecal flotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the intermediate host for Stomach worms (Physaloptera rara)?

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

    Which common name is associated with Spirocerca lupi?

    <p>Esophageal worm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What pathology can Esophageal worms (Spirocerca lupi) predispose the host to?

    <p>Malignant tumors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the adult Esophageal worms (Spirocerca lupi) be treated?

    <p>Pyrantel Pamoate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Stomach worm Genus species

    <p>Physaloptera rara</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Genus species of esophageal worm

    <p>Spirocerca lupi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Genus species of feline stomach worm

    <p>Ollulanus tricuspis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Genus species of the nematode of the GI tract

    <p>Strongyloides stercoralis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Genus species of the lung parasite of the cat

    <p>Aelurostrongylus abstrusus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Genus species of the nematode of the respiratory tract

    <p>Eucoleus (Capillaria) aerophilia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Genus species of the canine lung parasite

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Genus species of the eye worm

    <p>Thelazia californiensis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Physaloptera rara (stomach worm) acquired

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pathology of Physaloptera rara (stomach worm)

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Spirocerca lupi (esophageal worm) diagnosed

    <p>Eggs in feces in patent infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Ollulanus tricuspis (feline stomach worm) transmitted

    <p>Ingestion of larvae from infected host (like another cat)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ollulanus tricuspis (feline stomach worm) how long can the larva live in vomitus

    <p>Up to 12 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pathology of Ollulanus tricuspis (feline stomach worm)

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Ollulanus tricuspis (feline stomach worm) diagnosed

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Ollulanus tricuspis (feline stomach worm) treated

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

    Strongyloides stercoralis is free living which means that ____________

    <p>Parasitic males do not exist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Strongyloides stercoralis is diagnosed via direct smear

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

    Strongyloides stercoralis has a zoonotic potential

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

    How is Aelurostrongylus abstrusus diagnosed

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the identifying characteristic of the Aelurostrongylus abstrusus larvae

    <p>S shaped bend at the dorsal spine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does infection of Aelurostrongylus abstrusus occur

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the clinical sign of Aelurostrongylus abstrusus

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is Eucoleus (Capillaria) aerophilia found

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Eucoleus (Capillaria) aerophilia identified

    <p>Eggs in fecal flotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Eucoleus (Capillaria) aerophilia often confused with

    <p>Trichuris spp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the factor that sets Eucoleus (Capillaria) aerophilia apart from Tricuris

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the lifecycle of Filaroides hirthi and osleri

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

    Where are Filaroides hirthi and osleri commonly transmitted at

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

    How are Filaroides hirthi and osleri detected`

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinctive characteristic of Filaroides osleri

    <p>Distinct kink at the end of tail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of Thelazia californiensis (eyeworm)

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Thelazia californiensis (eyeworm) diagnosed

    <p>Both B and C</p> Signup and view all the answers

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