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The Prepatent period for '''Oxyuris equi''' is 5months.
 
The Prepatent period for '''Oxyuris equi''' is 5months.
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==== Pathogenicity ====
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[[Category:Oxyuroidea]]
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*Larvae (L4) - feed on colon mucosa, nip off epithelium, not true plug-feeders (erosions).
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*Adults - non-pathogenic, feed on gut contents; but egg-laying activity of female worms irritant (''pruritus ani''), broken hair and bare patches over rump and tail head (seat itch).
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==== Diagnosis ====
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*Clinical signs.
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*Egg streaks on perianal hair (sample using sellotape, place on slide).
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*Faeces on gound (adult female worms).
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==== Control ====
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*Regular anthelmintic treatment.
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*Sponge perianal region frequently when clinical signs present (scald sponge after).[[Category:Oxyuroidea]]
   
[[Category:Horse_Nematodes]]
 
[[Category:Horse_Nematodes]]
 
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