An Tech II: Toxocara cati- Feline Roundworm

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<p>What is the common name for “<em>Toxocara cati”?</em></p>

What is the common name for “Toxocara cati”?

Feline Roundworm.

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How can feline roundworm be transmitted?

All of the above.

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What is the pre-patent period for feline roundworm?

8 weeks.

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What are the clinical signs of feline roundworm?

Unthriftiness, pot-bellied appearance, intermittent diarrhea, worms in vomitus.

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Adult cats are typically asymptomatic.

True.

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How can you diagnose Toxocara cati?

Fecal float.

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How can we describe feline roundworm?

Spherical, unembryonated, deeply pigmented center, rough outer shell, yellowish-brown, and diameter SMALLER than canine roundworm.

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Is feline roundworm zoonotic?

Yes.

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What is Toxocara cati a causative agent for?

VLM.