Fish Nematodes Flashcards

Question	Answer		Article
Name some species of fish nematodes that are zoonotic and how do humans become infected and what are the clinical signs?	The ingestion of uncooked infected fish meat with nematodes such as: Anguillicola Philometra Skrjabillanus Anisakis Causes stomach cramps and abdominal pain.		Link to Article
Once ingested by humans, what activates nematode larvae?	high temperatures acidic pH pepsinogen		Link to Article
What stage of nematode larvae infect fish musculature?	third-stage larvae		Link to Article
Apart from fish and humans what other species can the nematodes infect?	Cetacea (whales, dolphins and porpoises) Phocidae (seals)		Link to Article
What are the major clinical signs in fish?	emaciation anaemia haemorrhage enteritis loss of balance (damage to swim bladder) – fish are often seen floating on their sides. reduced swimming performance and lethargy fraying of fins and large cutaneous nodules		Link to Article
Which nematode species can cause atrophy or destruction of gonads?	Philonema Philometras		Link to Article
What is the name of a fish nematode that causes a greyish discoloration of the liver, with pinhead or larger nodules?	Schulmanela (Hepaticola) petruschewskiies		Link to Article
What is the most accurate way to diagnose species of nematodes?	PCR		Link to Article