Parasitology

Nematodes, cestodes, trematodes, and protozoa are

Endoparasites

Ascarids, fleas, lice, mosquitoes are

Ectoparasites

what parasites can infect the oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine

Endoparasites

What are parts of the gross examination

Consistency, color, blood, mucus, and parasite presence

Fecal tests include

direct smear, flotation, sedimentation, fecal egg count

What can an ELISA snap test detect

Giardia and canine parvovirus

Tapeworms can be found in

dogs, cats, ferrets, and humans

Dipylidium caninum is most common in what species

dogs

Spirometra mansonoides can be found in

Dogs and cats

What species is affected by roundworms

Racoons, humans, and hunting dogs

Species whipworms are found in

Dogs, cats, foxes, ruminants, and pigs

What species do strongyloides affect

Cats, dogs, equine, cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs

Pinworms never affect

dogs or cats

Heartworm affects

dogs, ferrets, and cats

Cryptosporidium parvum affects

calves, dogs, cats, rodents, and humans

What are single celled parasites called

Protozoa

The organism in which the parasite reaches maturity and reproduces sexually

Definitive host

Similar to an intermediate host, but not required for the parasite's development cycle

Paramedic host

is an organism that harbors a parasite that is not yet sexually mature

Intermediate host

Types of ectoparasite exams

Flea comb, skin scrape, cellophane tape, and ear mite cytology

Sarcoptes can be found in

Dogs, cats, and humans

Ear mites can be found in

dogs, cats, and ferrets

Cheyletiella affects

Dogs, cats, and mostly rabbits