Parasite Latin Names Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Ascarids
A
Toxocara canis zoonotic
Toxocara cati zoonotic
Toxocara leonina
Nematodes
2
Q
Eyeworm
A
Thelazia spp
America and Africa
First found in China
3
Q
Tongueworm
A
Linguatula spp
Asia Europe Middle East Africa and America
4
Q
Hookworm
A
Uncinaria
Ancylostoma
5
Q
Whipworm
A
Trichuris vulpis
6
Q
Lungworm
A
Angiostronglus vasorum
Aelurostronglus abstrusus
7
Q
Heartworm
A
Dirofilaria immitis
8
Q
Tapeworm - intermediate flea
A
Dipylidium caninum
9
Q
Tapeworm- zoonotic
A
Echinioccocus granulosus
10
Q
Protozoa - cats
A
Toxoplasma Gondi