Stephanuridae Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
Genus/species
A
Stephanus dentatus
2
Q
Aka
A
Kidney worm
3
Q
IH
A
Paratenic host: earthworms
4
Q
Habitat
A
Perianal fat, pelvis of the kidney, walls of ureters
5
Q
Disease
A
Abscess formation and liver cirrhosis due to migrating larvae
Aberrant migration- spinal cord lesions
Subcutaneous nodules
Precrural nodules causes stiffness of the leg
Posterior paralysis
6
Q
MOI
A
By skin penetration or ingestion of infective 3rd stage larvae
7
Q
Tx
A
No satisfactory treatment, although Thiabendazole might effect
8
Q
Prevention
A
Hygiene, adequate drainage of pens and yards, feeding in concrete floor or feeders
9
Q
Post mortem
A
Rapid decomposition
10
Q
Dx
A
Antemortem: demonstration of eggs in urine
Postmortem: adult worms in necropsy
11
Q
DH
A
Pig
