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1
Q

dog ascarid

A

toxocara canis

2
Q

cat ascarid

A

toxocara cati

3
Q

dog, cat ascarid

A

toxascaris leonine

4
Q

what is the common name for toxocara c.

A

roundworms

5
Q

what is the superfamily for roundworms?

A

ascaridoidea

6
Q

where do adult ascarids live?

A

small intestine

7
Q

how long does it take ascarid eggs to become infective larvated eggs after they are pooped out?

A

2-6 weeks to become infective larvated eggs

8
Q

where do ascarid eggs hatch in the host?

A

stomach or small intestine

9
Q

how long is the PPP for ascarids?

A

30-35 days

10
Q

what are the paratenic hosts of toxocara canis?

A

rabbits, rodents, birds (chickens)