Difference between revisions of "Strongyloides"
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[[Image:Strongyloides stercoralis.jpg|thumb|right|150px|''Strongyloides stercoralis'' - Joaquim Castellà Veterinary Parasitology Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona]] | [[Image:Strongyloides stercoralis.jpg|thumb|right|150px|''Strongyloides stercoralis'' - Joaquim Castellà Veterinary Parasitology Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona]] | ||
[[Image:Strongyloides larvae.jpg|thumb|right|150px|''Strongyloides'' larvae - Joaquim Castellà Veterinary Parasitology Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona]] | [[Image:Strongyloides larvae.jpg|thumb|right|150px|''Strongyloides'' larvae - Joaquim Castellà Veterinary Parasitology Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona]] | ||
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=== ''STRONGYLOIDES WESTERI'' === | === ''STRONGYLOIDES WESTERI'' === | ||
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**ingestion of L3 in mare's milk or grass; and | **ingestion of L3 in mare's milk or grass; and | ||
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*Foals - severe enteritis, diarrhoea (heavy burdens). | *Foals - severe enteritis, diarrhoea (heavy burdens). | ||
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*Good hygiene. | *Good hygiene. | ||
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Revision as of 22:09, 25 June 2010
STRONGYLOIDES WESTERI
General
- Rhabditoid, small intestine.
- Commonest in foals <6months old.
- FIRST PARASITE TO WHICH FOALS ARE EXPOSED.
Morphology
- <6mm long, similar to small trichostrongyles.
- Only female worms parasitic.
- Long oesophagus (up to one third of body length).
Life-Cycle
- Parasitic and free-living (non-parasitic) phases.
- Prepatent period 1week (embryonated egg, 50-60µm).
- Infection by:
- ingestion of L3 in mare's milk or grass; and
- skin penetration.
Pathogenicity
- Foals - severe enteritis, diarrhoea (heavy burdens).
- Adults - normally immune; may act as carriers, e.g. mare.
Control
- Regular anthelmintic treatment.
- Good hygiene.