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Parasitology Weekly Review Questions Flashcards

1
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What is the common name of Strongyloides spp.?

A

Intestinal threadworm.

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2
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What is the scientific name of the Northern Canine Hookworm?

A

Uncinaria stenocephala.

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3
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Which affects cats?

A

Ancylostoma tubaeforme.

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4
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What is the scientific name of the bladder worm?

A

Pearsonema plica.

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5
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What size is the bladder worm egg?

A

60um.

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6
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What colour is the canine hookworm adult?

A

Pink to reddish brown.

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7
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What is the paratenic host in the life cycle of of the bladder worm?

A

Earthworm.

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8
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Define melena.

A

Black tarry stool.

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9
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What is the size of the Strongyloides stercoralis egg?

A

50um.

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10
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How can male and female Trichuris spp. adults be differentiated?

A

Males have a coiled caudal end whereas females have a straight caudal end.

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11
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What is the average size of the swine Trichostrongyle egg?

A

~80um.

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12
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Which equine parasite has the same life cycle as Toxocara canis?

A

Parascaris equorum.

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13
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Identify the genus and species of one GIN.

A

Haemonchus contortus.

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14
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What is the common name of Ascaris suum?

A

Swine roundworm.

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15
Q

Which of the equine strongyles has no teeth?

A

Strongylus edentatus.

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16
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How can the consistency of normal bovine feces be described?

A

Thick pancake batter.

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17
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Swine intestine is uncommonly used for sausage casing because of which parasite?

A

Oesophagostonum dentatum.

18
Q

What generic term is used for strongyle eggs found in ruminants?

A

Gastrointestinal nematode (GIN).

19
Q

What generic term is used for strongyle eggs found in swine?

A

Trichostrongyle egg.

20
Q

What generic term is used for strongyle eggs found in horses?

A

Strongyle egg.

21
Q

What is the diagnostic test of choice for Trichostrongylus axei?

A

Fecal floatation.

22
Q

What is the predilection site for equine strongyles?

A

Large intestine.

23
Q

A symbiotic relationship where both partners benefit is called…

A

Mutualism.

24
Q

What is the scientific name of the bovine roundworm?

A

Toxocara vitulorum.

25
Q

What is the final host for Baylisascaris procyonis?

A

Raccoon.

26
Q

What size of a Toxascaris leonina egg?

A

90um.

27
Q

Which parasite mode of transmission is used to describe a life cycle with more than one host?

A

Indirect.

28
Q

What is the final host for Toxocara cati?

A

Cats.

29
Q

What is the common name for Toxascaris leonina?

A

Canine and feline roundworm.

30
Q

The sea cucumber and pearl fish is an example of which symbiotic relationship?

A

Commensalism.

31
Q

In which phylum does Baylisascaris procyonis belong?

A

Nematoda.

32
Q

What is the scientific name of the parasite that causes trichinosis in humans?

A

Trichinella spiralis.

33
Q

What is the infective stage of the equine pinworm?

A

L3 in the egg.

34
Q

What is the common name of Eucoleus aerophilus?

A

Canine and feline lungworm.

35
Q

Cutaneous habronemiasis is also known as?

A

Summer sores.

36
Q

What is the definition of catarrhal?

A

Inflammation of a mucous membrane with increased production of mucous.

37
Q

What is the scientific name of the thread-necked worm of ruminants?

A

Nematodirus spp.

38
Q

True or False: If an egg of the thread-necked worm of ruminants is seen microscopically, we call it a GIN egg.

A

False. Due to their large size than can be easily identified.

39
Q

What is the predilection site for the equine lungworm?

A

Bronchi and Bronchioles.

40
Q

What is the diagnostic test of choice for the swine lungworm?

A

Fecal floatation.

41
Q

What is the mode of transmission in the Habronema spp. life cycle?

A

Indirect.

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