45 Questions
What is the intermediate host for Spirocerca lupi?
Dung beetle
What is the prepatent period for Spirocerca lupi?
33-35 days
How is Strongyloides stercoralis transmitted in the host?
Through ingestion of larvae
Which technique may be useful for diagnosing infections with Aelurostrongylus abstrusus?
Baermann technique using vomitus
How is Eucoleus aerophila commonly confused in diagnosis?
Trichuris sp.
What is the main route of infection for Eucoleus (Capillaria) aerophilia?
Through ingestion of earthworms
Where do the adult Stomach worms (Physaloptera rara) attach with their mouth parts?
Gastric mucosa
How is a diagnosis typically made for Stomach worms (Physaloptera rara)?
Larvated eggs fecal flotation
What is the intermediate host for Stomach worms (Physaloptera rara)?
Roach
Which common name is associated with Spirocerca lupi?
Esophageal worm
What pathology can Esophageal worms (Spirocerca lupi) predispose the host to?
Malignant tumors
How can the adult Esophageal worms (Spirocerca lupi) be treated?
Pyrantel Pamoate
Stomach worm Genus species
Physaloptera rara
Genus species of esophageal worm
Spirocerca lupi
Genus species of feline stomach worm
Ollulanus tricuspis
Genus species of the nematode of the GI tract
Strongyloides stercoralis
Genus species of the lung parasite of the cat
Aelurostrongylus abstrusus
Genus species of the nematode of the respiratory tract
Eucoleus (Capillaria) aerophilia
Genus species of the canine lung parasite
Both A and B
Genus species of the eye worm
Thelazia californiensis
How is Physaloptera rara (stomach worm) acquired
All of the above
What is the pathology of Physaloptera rara (stomach worm)
Both A and B
How is Spirocerca lupi (esophageal worm) diagnosed
Eggs in feces in patent infections
How is Ollulanus tricuspis (feline stomach worm) transmitted
Ingestion of larvae from infected host (like another cat)
Ollulanus tricuspis (feline stomach worm) how long can the larva live in vomitus
Up to 12 days
What is the pathology of Ollulanus tricuspis (feline stomach worm)
All of the above
How is Ollulanus tricuspis (feline stomach worm) diagnosed
All of the above
How is Ollulanus tricuspis (feline stomach worm) treated
Fenbendazole
Strongyloides stercoralis is free living which means that ____________
Parasitic males do not exist
Strongyloides stercoralis is diagnosed via direct smear
True
Strongyloides stercoralis has a zoonotic potential
True
How is Aelurostrongylus abstrusus diagnosed
All of the above
What is the identifying characteristic of the Aelurostrongylus abstrusus larvae
S shaped bend at the dorsal spine
How does infection of Aelurostrongylus abstrusus occur
Both A and B
What is the clinical sign of Aelurostrongylus abstrusus
Both A and B
Where is Eucoleus (Capillaria) aerophilia found
Both A and B
How is Eucoleus (Capillaria) aerophilia identified
Eggs in fecal flotation
What is Eucoleus (Capillaria) aerophilia often confused with
Trichuris spp
What is the factor that sets Eucoleus (Capillaria) aerophilia apart from Tricuris
All of the above
What is the lifecycle of Filaroides hirthi and osleri
Direct
Where are Filaroides hirthi and osleri commonly transmitted at
Kennels
How are Filaroides hirthi and osleri detected`
All of the above
What is a distinctive characteristic of Filaroides osleri
Distinct kink at the end of tail
What is the importance of Thelazia californiensis (eyeworm)
All of the above
How is Thelazia californiensis (eyeworm) diagnosed
Both B and C
Explore various uncommon parasites found in dogs and cats, including details on where adults live, how a diagnosis is made, intermediate hosts, and the pathology. Learn about the stomach worm (Spiruroidea), specifically Physaloptera rara, which infrequently causes gastric mucosal erosion and gastritis.
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