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== Nematodes of Dogs - the HOOKWORMS ==

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''Ancylostoma caninum'' is found rarely in Britain, but is a major pathogen of dogs in many warmer regions of the world. It may be brought into the UK with dogs entering from abroad. ''A. caninum'' is an avid blood-sucker, so heavy infections lead to severe anaemia, especially in unweaned pups.

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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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== Nematodes of Dogs - the WHIPWORM ==

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