LP II Parasitology & Serology

Large roundworm of dogs

Toxocara canis

Toxocara canis forms of transmission:

Transmammary, transcutaneous, transplacental, eating paratenic host

Toxocara canis is zoonotic

True

Large roundworm of the cat

Toxocara cati

Bankrupt worm (ruminents) (genus)

acanthocheilonemareconditum

Large roundworm of cats and dogs:

Toxascaris leonina

Large roundworm of horse

Parascaris equorum

Swine roundworm

Ascaris suum

What parasite is this?

Toxocara canis

What parasite is this?

Toxocara cati

What is the prepatent period for toxocara canis?

2-4 weeks

Is toxocara cati zoonotic?

Yes

Where are roundworms found in the body?

Small intestine

What is the prepatent period for toxocara cati?

55 days ~ 8 weeks

What is the prepatent period for parascaris equorum

80 days

Parasite with large buccal cavity w/ teeth plates

Hookworms

Canine hookworm

Ancylostoma caninum

Parasite with 3 pairs of teeth within the buccal cavity and bent anterior end

Ancylostoma caninum

Cat hookworm

Ancylostoma tubaeforme

Northern dog hookworm

Unicinaria stenocephala

Trichuris vulpis

Dog whipworm

What parasite is this?

Whipworm

Trichuris vulpis has a direct life cycle

True

Whipworm of sheeps, goats, cattle

Trichuris ovis

Bladderworm of dogs, cats, wolf, fox

Pearsonoma plica

Canine Heartworm

Dirofilaria immitis

What parasite is this in a dog?

Ancylostoma caninum

What parasite is this in a dog?

Trichuris vulpis