Special Nematodes

Question 1

Spirocerca lupi

Answer 1

esophageal worm
dogs only
indirect life cycle
infective L3
IH- insects
PH- birds and reptiles
paperclip egg with L1
long ppp- 6 months
causes regurgitation, difficulty swallowing, changes in bone

Question 2

Physaloptera spp

Answer 2

stomach worm
dogs and cats
indirect life cycle
IH beetles, roaches, crickets
PH birds and reptiles
paperclip egg with L1
ppp 8-10 weeks
vomitting, gastritis, bloody feces