Hookworms

Question 1

What is the superfamily of hookworms

Answer 1

Strongyloidea

Question 2

Definitive host Ancylostoma caninum

Answer 2

Dogs

Question 3

Common name of Ancylostoma caninum

Answer 3

Canine Hookworm

Question 4

Predilection site of Ancylostoma caninum

Answer 4

Small Intestines

Question 5

Clinical signs of Ancylostoma caninum

Answer 5

Melena
anemia
weight loss
weakness
dehydration

Question 6

Route of transmission of Ancylostoma caninum

Answer 6

Fecal/oral
Transdermal
Transmammary
Transplacental

Question 7

Diagnosis of Ancylostoma caninum

Answer 7

Fecal float

Question 8

Prepatency period of Ancylostoma caninum

Answer 8

18-28 days

Question 9

Treatment of Ancylostoma caninum

Answer 9

Fenbendazole

Question 10

Zoonosis of Ancylostoma caninum

Answer 10

Cutaneous larva migrans

Question 11

Definitive host of Ancylostoma tubaeforme

Answer 11

Cats

Question 12

Common name of Ancylostoma tubaeforme

Answer 12

Feline hookworm

Question 13

Prediliction site of Ancylostoma tubaeforme

Answer 13

Small intestine

Question 14

Clinical signs of Ancylostoma tubaeforme

Answer 14

Anemia
Diarrhea
Weight loss

Question 15

Route transmission of Ancylostoma tubaeforme

Answer 15

Fecal/oral
Transdermal
Transmammary
Ingestion of paratenic host

Question 16

Prepatency period of Ancylostoma tubaeforme

Answer 16

2-4 weeks

Question 17

Treatment of Ancylostoma tubaeforme

Answer 17

Deworming and supportive therapy

Question 18

Zoonosis of Ancylostoma tubaeforme

Answer 18

Cutaneous larval migrans

Question 19

What is the definitive host of Ancylostoma braziliense

Answer 19

Dogs, Cats, Foxes

Question 20

What is the common name of Ancylostoma braziliense

Answer 20

Dog/Cat hookworm

Question 21

What is the predilection site of Ancylostoma braziliense

Answer 21

Small intestines

Question 22

What are the clinical signs of Ancylostoma braziliense

Answer 22

Hypoproteinemia

Question 23

What is the route of transmission for Ancylostoma braziliense

Answer 23

Transmammary
Ingestion of paratenic host
Fecal/oral
Transdermal

Question 24

Diagnosis of Ancylostoma braziliense

Answer 24

Fecal float

Question 25

Prepatency period of Ancylostoma braziliense

Answer 25

2-4 weeks

Question 26

Treatment of Ancylostoma braziliense

Answer 26

Deworming before breeding females Pyrantel Sodium Borate treatment of the environment

Question 27

Zoonosis of Ancylostoma braziliense

Answer 27

Cutaneous larval migrans | Ocular larval migrans

Question 28

Definitive host of Uncinaria stenocephala

Answer 28

Dogs | Rarely cats

Question 29

Common name of Uncinaria stenocephala

Answer 29

Northern Canine Hookworm

Question 30

Predilection site of Uncinaria stenocephala

Answer 30

Small Intestines

Question 31

Route of Transmission Uncinaria stenocephala

Answer 31

Fecal Oral Transdermal Transmammary Ingestion of paratenic host

Question 32

Prepatency period of Uncinaria stenocephala

Answer 32

13 to 27 days

Question 33

Zoonosis of Uncinaria stenocephala

Answer 33

Cutaneous Larva Migrans

Question 34

Definitive host Strongylus spp

Answer 34

Horses, Donkeys, Mules

Question 35

Common name of Strongylus spp

Answer 35

Large and small strongyles "blood worm"

Question 36

Treatment of strongylus

Answer 36

Fenbendazole

Question 37

Definitive host of Oesophagostomum dentatum

Answer 37

Swine

Question 38

Common name of Oesophagostomum dentatum

Answer 38

Nodular worm of Swine

Question 39

Predilection site of Oesophagostomum dentatum

Answer 39

Large instestine

Question 40

Diagnosis of Oesophagostomum dentatum

Answer 40

Fecal float | Fecal Culture

Question 41

Prepatency period of Oesophagostomum dentatum

Answer 41

3-6 weeks

Question 42

What is the definitive host of Stephanurus dentatus

Answer 42

Swine

Question 43

What is the prepatency period of Stephanurus dentatus?

Answer 43

6-7 months