Pinworms Flashcards
1
Q
Trichinella spp
A
mammals, birds, reptiles zoonotic important in pigs- tail biting transmitted by eating raw meat asymptomatic, clinical signs in humans L1 coils in striated muscle, no eggs seen diagnosis- pooled sample, elisa, squash prep cook meat meat inspection
2
Q
Oxyuris equi
A
large pinworm horse adults in colon pointed tail itchy butt egg has single operculum and flat on one side pruritis broken hairs at base of tail from scratching egg in the environment dx: tape
