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Parasites
Parasites for the Identification Portion of Parasitology at UTCVM Exam 2
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Veterinary Medicine
Professional
03/25/2013

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Term

Identify from a Dog or Cat: 200µm

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Definition
Dipylidium caninum
Term

Dipylidium Caninum

Acquisition

Definition
Ingestion of infected IH (Fleas, lice)
Term

Dipylidium Caninum

Location in DH

Definition
Adults in GI tract
Term

Dipylidium caninum

Host symptoms

Definition

Minimal problems

Scooting

Perineal itching

Term

Dipylidium Caninum

Prevention/control

Definition
Flea control via frontline, ect.
Term

Dipylidium Caninum

Drug

Definition
Praziquantel
Term

Dipylidium caninum

Zoonotic?

Definition
Yes
Term

Identify from dog or cat: 35-45µm

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Definition
Taenia spp.
Term

Taenia spp.

Acquisition in host

Definition

Ingestion of IH

Dogs- pisiformis: Rabbit

hydatigena: swine, ruminants, deer

ovis: sheep, goats

Cats- taeniaeformis: rodents and rabbits

Term

Taenia spp.

Location in Host

Definition

DH- Intestine

IH- pisiformis & hydatigena: Liver/peritoneum

ovis: cardiac and skeletal mm.

Term

Taenia spp.

Symptoms in Host

Definition

DH- Minimal problems

Scooting, impaction in young

IH- Taenia hydatigena: hepatitis cystercoca

T. taeniaeformis: cancer in IH

Term

Taenia spp.

Prevention/Control

Definition
Limit predation of possible IH
Term

Taenia spp.

Drugs

Definition

Praziquantel

Fenbendazole

Term

Taenia

Zoonotic?

Definition
No
Term

Identify in dog or cat: 20µm

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Definition
Mesocestoides spp.
Term

Mesocestoides

Aquisition

Definition

Ingestion of 2nd IH

(any vertebrate except cats)

1st IH- Arthropod

Term

Mesocestoides spp.

Location in Host

Definition

Intestines- DH

Peritoneum- IH

Term

Mesocestoides spp.

Host symptoms

Definition

Intestinal rupture

Peritoneal rupture

Term

Mesocestoides

Prevention/Control

Definition
Prevent predation
Term

Mesocestoides spp.

Drug

Definition
Praziquantel
Term

Mesocestoides spp.

Zoonotic?

Definition
Yes- Ingestion of 1st IH
Term

Identify from Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Llamas:

(50-80µm)

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Definition
Moniezia
Term

Moniezia

Aquisition

Definition
Ingestion of IH (Pasture Mites)
Term

Moniezia

Location in Host

Definition
GI Tract
Term

Moniezia

Host symptoms

Definition
Non pathogenic unless large numbers in young
Term

Moniezia

Prevention/Control

Definition

Manure clean-up

Deworming regiment

Term

Moniezia

Drug

Definition

Fenbendazole

Albendazole

Term

Moniezia

Zoonotic?

Definition
No
Term

Identify from horse: 65-80µm

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Definition
Anoplocephela
Term

Anoplocephela

Aquisition

Definition
Ingestion of IH (Pasture Mites)
Term

Anoplocephala

Location in DH

Definition

Paranoplocephela mammilata- duodenum

Anoplocephela magnum- ileum

Anoplocephela perfoliata- ileocecal junction

Term

Anoplocephela

Host symptoms

Definition

Colic

Mucosal inflammation and ulceration

Ileocecal Intussiception

Intestinal perforation

Peritonitis

Term

Anoplocephela

Prevention/Control

Definition

Compost manure

Clean Manure

Deworming Regiment

Term

Anoplocephela

Drugs

Definition
Praziquantel
Term

Anoplocephela

Zoonotic?

Definition
No
Term

Indentify from cow, sheep, goat: (20-45µm)

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Definition
Eimeria
Term

Eimeria

Aquisition

Definition
Ingestion of sporulated oocyst
Term

Eimeria

Location in Host

Definition
Intestine
Term

Eimeria

Host symptoms

Definition

Diarrhea

Anemia

Dehydration

Anorexia/weight loss

Retarded growth

Death

Term

Eimeria

Prevention/Control

Definition

Avoid overcrowding

Sanitation

Husbandry

Term

Eimeria

Drug

Definition

Sulfadimethoxine

Amprolium

Term

Identify from sedimentation of cattle, sheep, or goats: 130µm

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Definition
Fasciola hepatica
Term

Fasciola hepatica

Aquisition

Definition
Ingestion of IH (Amphibious snail)
Term

Fasciola hepatica

Location in Host

Definition

6 weeks in the liver (juvenile)

Adult lives in gallbladder

Term

Fasciola hepatica

Host symptoms

Definition

Mechanical damage in bile ducts

Acute fascioliasis-

Enlarged Liver

Anorexia

Depression/weakness

Chronic fascioliasis-

More common than acute

Hypoproteinemia

Anemia

Bottlejaw/Submandibular edema

Liver condemnation

Pipe stem liver

Term

Fasciola hepatica

Prevention/Control

Definition

Control of snail population

Dry Pastures

Term

Fasciola hepatica

Drug

Definition

Albendazole

Clorsulon

Ivomec Plus

Term

Fasciola hepatica

Zoonotic?

Definition
Yes
Term

Identify from zinc floatation of a cat or dog:

(75-118µm)

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Definition
Paragonimus
Term

Paragonimus

Aquisition

Definition

Ingestion of 2nd IH(Crabs/Crayfish)

1st IH: Snail

Term

Paragonimus

Host Location

Definition
Cysts in Lungs
Term

Paragonimus

Host Symptoms

Definition

Respiratory Signs

Pneumothorax

Term

Paragonimus

Prevention/Control

Definition
Prevent predation of crayfish/crabs
Term

Paragonimus

Drug

Definition

None approved in US

Repeated doses of Praziquantel

Term

Paragonimus

Zoonotic?

Definition
Yes
Term

Identify from fecal of dog: (30x15µm)

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Definition
Spirocerca
Term

Spirocerca

Acquisition

Definition
Ingestion of PH(Amphibians, Reptiles, birds, rodents) or IH(Dung beetle)
Term

Spirocerca

Host Location

Definition

Nodules in esophagus

L3's in bloodstream(aorta)

Term

Spirocerca

Host symptoms

Definition

Vomiting

Respiratory signs

Dysphagia

Neoplasia of esophagus

aneurysm

Spondylitis(enlargement of vertebrae)

Term

Spirocerca

Prevention/Control

Definition
Prevent Predation
Term

Spirocerca

Drug

Definition

Doramectin

Ivermectin

Term

Spirocerca

Zoonotic?

Definition
No
Term

Identify from fecal of dog: (45x30µm)

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Definition
Physaloptera
Term

Physaloptera

Aquisition

Definition
Ingestion of PH(Birds and small mammals) or IH (Crickets, Roaches, Beetles)
Term

Physaloptera

Host Location

Definition
Stomach
Term

Physaloptera

Host Symptoms

Definition

Minimal problems

Buries head in stomach lining

Vomiting

Term

Physaloptera

 Prevention/Control

Definition
Prevent Predation
Term

Physaloptera

Drug

Definition

Fenbendazole

Pyrantel Pamoate

Term

Physaloptera

Zoonotic?

Definition
No
Term

Identify from fecal sedimentation of dog:

(67-110µm)

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Definition
Macracanthorhynchus ingens
Term

Macracanthorhynchus ingens

Acquisition

Definition
Ingestion of PH(rodents, snakes, frogs) or IH(Millipedes)
Term

Macracanthorhynchus ingens

Host Location

Definition
GI Tract
Term

Macracanthorhynchus ingens

Host symptoms

Definition
None
Term

Macracanthorhynchus ingens

Prevention/Control

Definition

Prevent predation

Control Insect populations

Term

Macracanthorhynchus ingens

Drug

Definition
Extra-label ivermectin
Term

Macracanthorhynchus ingens

Zoonotic?

Definition
Yes
Term

Identify from fecal sedimentation from a pig: (67-110µm)

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Definition
Macracanthorhynchus hirudineacus
Term

Macracanthorhynchus hirudineacus

Acquisition

 

Definition
Ingestion of IH(Dung beetles, june bugs)
Term

Macracanthorhynchus hirudineacus

Host Location

Definition
GI Tract
Term

Macracanthorhynchus hirundeacus

Host Symptoms

Definition
None unless numerous in young animal
Term

Macracanthorhynchus hirudineacus

Prevention/control

Definition
Control insect population
Term

Macracanthorhynchus hirudinaecus

Drug

Definition
Extra-label ivermectin
Term

Macracanthorhynchus hirudinaecus

Zoonotic?

Definition
Yes- people eating june bugs
Term
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Definition
Prothenorchis
Term

Prothenorchis

Aquisition

Definition
Ingestion of IH(Cockroach) or PH(Unknown)
Term

Prothenorchis

Location

Definition
GI Tract
Term

Prothenorchis

Symptoms

Definition

Fills the intestines and kills the primate

Deadly in Marmoset pop's

Term

Prothenorchis

Prevention/Control

Definition
Prevent predation of cockroaches
Term

Prothenorchis

Drug

Definition

Ivermectin

Albendazole

Term

Prothenorchis

Zoonotic?

Definition
Yes- eat the roach
Term

Identify from fecal sedimentation of a dog:

(88x74µm)

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Definition
Heterobilharzia
Term

Heterobilharzia

Acquisition

Definition
Ingestion of IH (Snail)
Term

Heterobilharzia

Location

Definition

Bloodstream

Mesenteric veins (In copula)

Term

Heterobilharzia

Symptoms

Definition

Pair up in the mesenteric veins=

Diarrhea with mucous and blood

vomiting

weight loss

eggs in tissues(Liver, intestine granulomatous inflammation)

Hepatic fibrosis

Term

Heterobilharzia

Prevention/Control

Definition
Control snail population/predation
Term

Heterobilharzia

Drug

Definition
Praziquantel
Term

Heterobilharzia

Zoonotic?

Definition
No
Term

Identify from fecal of Dog: (21-28x27-30µm)

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Definition
Cystoisospora ohioensis
Term

Cystospora ohioensis

Acquisition

Definition
Ingestion of PH(Mice)
Term

Cystoisospora ohioensis

Location

Definition
Cells of Small Intestine
Term

Cystoisospora ohioensis

Symptoms

Definition

Cell death due to asexual repro

Copius, watery diarrhea

Weight loss

dehydration

anorexia

abdom pain

anemia

death

Term

Cystoisospora ohioensis

prevention/control

Definition

prevent predation

clean up feces

Term

Cystoisospora ohioensis

Drug

Definition
Sulfadimethoxine
Term

Cystoisospora ohioensis

Zoonotic?

Definition
No
Term

Identify from a dog fecal: 38-51µm

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Definition
Cystoisospora canis
Term

Cystoisospora canis

Acquisition

Definition
Ingestion of PH(mice)
Term

Cystoisospora canis

Location

Definition
Cells of the Small Intestine
Term

Cystoisospora canis

Symptoms

Definition

Cell death from asexual repro:

Copious, watery diarrhea

weight loss

dehydration

anorexia

abdom pain

anemia

death

Term

Cystoisospora canis

Prevention/control

Definition

prevent predation

clean up feces

Term

Cystoisospora canis

Drug

Definition
Sulfadimethoxine
Term

Cystoisospora canis

Zoonotic?

Definition
No
Term

Identify from fecal of a dog: (10-13x10-13µm)

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Definition
Neospora caninum
Term

Neospora caninum

Acquisition

Definition

Ingestion of IH(basically any big mammal)

Transplacental migration

 

For IH's:

Ingestion of oocyte via water and soil

Term

Neospora caninum

Symptoms

Definition

Main problems in IH

Neurologic

Abortion

 

DH is Minimal

Term

Neospora caninum

Prevention/Control

Definition

Keep away from contamination

Prevent predation

Dogs off pasture

Term

Neospora caninum

Drug

Definition

Sulfadiazine

Pyrimethamine

Clindamycin

Term

Neospora caninum

Zoonotic?

Definition
No
Term

Fecal float of a calf: (3-5µm)

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Definition
Cryptosporidium
Term

Cryptosporidium

Acquisition

Definition
Ingestion of infective oocysts
Term

Cryptosporidium

Location

Definition
Beneath the microvillus border in the small intestine
Term

Cryptosporidium

Symptoms

Definition

Profuse, voluminous diarrhea

weight loss

dehydration

anorexia

abdominal pain/cramping

death if immune system is comprimised

Term

Cryptosporidium

Prevention/Control

Definition

Wear gloves

sanitation procedures

Term

Cryptosporidium

Drug

Definition

Only supportive fluids in animals

Alinia for humans

Term

Cryptosporidium

Zoonotic?

Definition
Hell yeah
Term

Identify from fecal of a cat: (21-28x18-23µm)

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Definition
Cystoisospora rivolta
Term

Cystoisospora rivolta

Acquisition

Definition
Ingestion of PH(mice)
Term

Cystoisospora rivolta

Location

Definition
Cells of Small Intestine
Term

Cystoisospora rivolta

Symptoms

Definition

Cell death from exit via asexual repro

Copious, watery diarrhea

weith loss

dehydration

anemia

abdominal pain

death

Term

Cystoisospora rivolta

Prevention/Control

Definition

Prevent predation

clean up feces

Term

Cystoisospora rivolta

Drug

Definition
Sulfadimethoxine
Term

Cystoisospora rivolta

Zoonotic?

Definition
No
Term

Identify from fecal of cat: (30-45µm)

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Definition
Cystoisospora felis
Term

Identify from fecal of pig: (20-24x18-21µm)

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Definition
Cystoisosproa suis
Term

Cystoisosproa suis

Drug

Definition
Baycox
Term

Identify from fecal of a cat: (10-13x9-11µm)

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Definition
Toxoplasma gondii
Term

Toxoplasma gondii

Acquisition

Definition

Ingestion of IH(Most animals)

Transplacental transmission in IH

Cats can be IH

Term

Toxoplasma gondii

Symptoms

Definition

DH

None

Diarrhea

Respiratory signs

Lymphadenopathy

Neurologic/Ocular signs

Fever

 

IH

Similar

Abortion in sheep/goats/people

Toxoplasmic encephalitis

Term

Toxoplasma gondii

Prevention/Control

Definition

Indoor Cats!

Prevent predation

Sanitation

Change litter daily

Gloves/mask while gardening

Term

Toxoplasma gondii

Drug

Definition

Clindamycin = Cats/dogs

Sulfadiazine and pyrimethamine

Term

Toxoplasma gondii

Zoonotic?

Definition
Yes
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