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===Introduction===
 
===Introduction===
'''Oxyuris equi''' is a pinworm, found specifically in horses.  It is seen relatively commonly, and its presence is often a result of poor worming protocol. caecum; large intestine; rectum.
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''Oxyuris equi'' is a pinworm, found specifically in horses.  It is seen relatively commonly, and its presence is often a result of poor worming protocol. caecum; large intestine; rectum.
    
====Identification====
 
====Identification====
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The male worms are smaller, generally less than 1cm in length.
 
The male worms are smaller, generally less than 1cm in length.
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The '''O. equi''' eggs are ovoid, and yellow.  The egg shell is thick, and is slightly flattened on one side. They are 80-90µm in size.
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The ''O. equi'' eggs are ovoid, and yellow.  The egg shell is thick, and is slightly flattened on one side. They are 80-90µm in size.
    
==== Life-Cycle ====
 
==== Life-Cycle ====
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