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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is Eucoleus aerophila commonly confused in diagnosis?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Roach (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which common name is associated with Spirocerca lupi?

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

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

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

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

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

Stomach worm Genus species

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

Genus species of esophageal worm

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

Genus species of feline stomach worm

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

Genus species of the nematode of the GI tract

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

Genus species of the lung parasite of the cat

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

Genus species of the nematode of the respiratory tract

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

Genus species of the canine lung parasite

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

Genus species of the eye worm

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

How is Physaloptera rara (stomach worm) acquired

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

What is the pathology of Physaloptera rara (stomach worm)

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

How is Spirocerca lupi (esophageal worm) diagnosed

<p>Eggs in feces in patent infections (A)</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) (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

How is Ollulanus tricuspis (feline stomach worm) diagnosed

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

How is Ollulanus tricuspis (feline stomach worm) treated

<p>Fenbendazole (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Strongyloides stercoralis is free living which means that ____________

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

Strongyloides stercoralis is diagnosed via direct smear

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Strongyloides stercoralis has a zoonotic potential

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is Aelurostrongylus abstrusus diagnosed

<p>All of the above (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does infection of Aelurostrongylus abstrusus occur

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

What is the clinical sign of Aelurostrongylus abstrusus

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

Where is Eucoleus (Capillaria) aerophilia found

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

How is Eucoleus (Capillaria) aerophilia identified

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

What is Eucoleus (Capillaria) aerophilia often confused with

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

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

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

What is the lifecycle of Filaroides hirthi and osleri

<p>Direct (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are Filaroides hirthi and osleri commonly transmitted at

<p>Kennels (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are Filaroides hirthi and osleri detected`

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

What is a distinctive characteristic of Filaroides osleri

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

What is the importance of Thelazia californiensis (eyeworm)

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

How is Thelazia californiensis (eyeworm) diagnosed

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

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