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==Cyathostomosis==

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==[[Cyathostomosis]]==

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* In the horse.

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* Small strongyles.

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* L3 to L4 development in nodules in mucosa/submucosa of caecum and colon

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** Can cause diarrhoea if mass emergence.

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~~===Pathology===~~

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~~====Gross====~~

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* Encysted larvae appear as pinhead grey to red mucosal nodules.

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* Mass emergence results in:

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** Mucosal erosions.

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* Ulcers.

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* Fibrinous exudates.

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* Haemorrhage.

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~~====Histopathology====~~

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* Larvae in deep mucosa/sumucosa surrounded by fibrous capsule and mixed inflammatory cells.

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* Intense eosinophil, neutrophil and macrophage infiltration when larvae emerge

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** May also be oedema and, if severe, mucosal ulceration.

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