Oxyuridae Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Genera
A
Oxyuris
Syphacia
Skrjabinema ovis
Enterobius vermicularis
Aspicularis tetraptera
2
Q
Aka
A
Pinworms
3
Q
MOI
A
Ingestion of infective eggs from feed/water
Oxyuris equi- Ingestion of infective eggs from fodder/beddings
4
Q
Intermediate host
A
None
5
Q
DH
A
Ruminants
Man
Lagomorphs
Rodents
Equine
6
Q
Habitat
A
Large intestine (cecum, colon, appendix)
7
Q
Disease
A
Anal pruritus
8
Q
Tx
A
Mebendazole
Dichlorvos
Cambendazole
9
Q
Prevention
A
-Good hygiene and sanitation
-Bedding should be removed frequently and feeding appliances so constructed to prevent contamination
10
Q
Diagnosis
A
Clinical signs
Detection of eggs by cellophane tape presentation