Difference between revisions of "Uncinaria stenocephala"

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In the UK, ''Uncinaria stenocephala'' is commonly found in greyhounds, hounds, sheepdogs and other country dogs, but is relatively non-pathogenic. It is a plug-feeder, causing a protein-losing enteropathy. Heavy infections leads to intermittent diarrhoea, causing reduced growth-rate.
 
In the UK, ''Uncinaria stenocephala'' is commonly found in greyhounds, hounds, sheepdogs and other country dogs, but is relatively non-pathogenic. It is a plug-feeder, causing a protein-losing enteropathy. Heavy infections leads to intermittent diarrhoea, causing reduced growth-rate.
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Key features of hookworms of the dog:
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!'''''Ancylostoma caninum'''''
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!'''''Uncinaria stenocephala'''''
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*Warm and hot climates
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*Avid blood sucker → anaemia
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*Teeth around mouth
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*Infection mostly percutaneous
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*Causes pedal dermatitis
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*Transmammary infection
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*Cool and cold climates
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*Protein leak → diarrhoea
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*Cutting plates
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*Infection mainly by mouth
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*Causes pedal dermatitis
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*No vertical transmission
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[[Category:Ancylostomatoidea]][[Category:Dog_Nematodes]]
 
[[Category:Ancylostomatoidea]][[Category:Dog_Nematodes]]

Revision as of 12:41, 28 April 2010

Hook worm

In the UK, Uncinaria stenocephala is commonly found in greyhounds, hounds, sheepdogs and other country dogs, but is relatively non-pathogenic. It is a plug-feeder, causing a protein-losing enteropathy. Heavy infections leads to intermittent diarrhoea, causing reduced growth-rate.


Key features of hookworms of the dog:

Ancylostoma caninum Uncinaria stenocephala
  • Warm and hot climates


  • Avid blood sucker → anaemia


  • Teeth around mouth


  • Infection mostly percutaneous


  • Causes pedal dermatitis


  • Transmammary infection
  • Cool and cold climates


  • Protein leak → diarrhoea


  • Cutting plates


  • Infection mainly by mouth


  • Causes pedal dermatitis


  • No vertical transmission
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