Question | Answer |
What is the red stomach worm of pigs scientific name? | Hyostrongylus rubidus |
Ascaris suum is found in what part of the intestines? | small |
What two parasites from the swine nematode list should be identified by the veterinary nurse as trichostrongyle type eggs? | Hyostrongylus rubidus and trichostrongylus axei |
The stomach worm of swine is also called what? | Trichostrongylus axei |
Do the trichostrongyle type eggs of swine suck blood? | yes |
What is the location of the trichostrongyle type eggs of swine in their body? | stomach |
What dewormers are used for trichostrongyle type eggs of swine? | ivmermectin, benzimidazoles |
Which of the trichostrongyle type eggs of swine can cross species? | Trichostrongylus axei |
What is the largest nematode found in swine? | Ascaris suum |
After a pig ingests the infecive larvae of Ascaris suum they hatch and migrate to what organ? | liver |
The migratory route of Ascaris suum is to the liver then the _____________________________ system to the _______________ and the bronchials and then swallowed. | circulatory, lungs |
What two swine nematodes have the earthworm as their IH? | Metastrongylus elongatus and Stephanurus dentatus |
What is the location of the adults of Metastrongylus elongatus? | Bronchi and bronchioles |
What is the location of the adults of Stephanurus dentatus? | cystic spaces connected to the kidneys, ureters, and perirenal tissue |
Metastrongylus elongatus is also called what? | swine lungworm |
Stephanurus dentatus is also called what? | swine kidney worm |
Why would housing of pigs on concrete help with Metastrongylus elongatus and Stephanurus dentatus infection? | They would not be exposed to earthworms in the ground. |
What two ways (tests) can be performed to find Metastrongylus elongatus? | fecal flotation with specific gravity greater than 1.25 or fecal sedimentation |
What is the route of transmission for Stephanurus dentatus? | ingestion of IH earthworm or percutaneous |
What kind of a sample is needed to test for Stephanurus dentatus? | urine |
Which swine nematode can have either a direct or indirect life cycle? | Stephanurus dentatus |
How can Trichinella spiralis be diagnosed? | muscle biopsy |
Which swine nematode can serve as both the DH and the IH? | Trichinella spiralis |
Which swine nematode can infect humans through the consumption of undercooked pork? | Trichinella spiralis |
What is the location of the adult Trichinella spiralis within the swine body? | small intestines |
Define asymptomatic. | showing no symptoms |
The common name for Oesophagostomum dentatum is what? | nodular worm of pigs |
What is the location of the adult Oesophagostomum dentatum in the pig? | large intestine |
Why does Oesophagostomum dentatum cause intestinal obstruction? | it makes nodules in the large intestinal walls |
Is Oesophagostomum dentatum a trichostrongyle type worm? | yes |
The intestinal threadworm of swine, just like in horses, only has a parasitic female worm. What is this called? | parthenogenetic |
What are the two routes of transmission for Strongyloides ransomi? | transmammary and percutaneous |
What is the location of the adult Strongyloides ransomi in the body of the swine? | small intestine |
What is the whipworm of pigs called? | Trichuris suis |
Where is the whipworm of pigs found in the body? | cecum and colon |
Does Trichuris suis have a direct life cycle? | yes |