Parasites-Endoparasites
Parasites that reside in the internal organs and tissues are classified as what category of parasite?
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Endoparasites:
Examples are Nematodes, Trematodes, Cestodes, Coccidia and Protozoa
A raptor presents with caseated lesions in the mouth. This can be the result of what two parasites?
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Capillaria and Trichomonas:
Capillaria, a nematode, and Trichomonas, a flagellate protozoon, can both cause caseated lesions in the mouth. Identification is important because they require different parasiticides to treat.
A nematode larva that has the ability to migrate to the brain of the raptor, causing neurologic signs is associated with what animal?
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Racoon:
The racoon roundworm (Baylisascaris procyonis ) is considered an environmental contaminant . The eggs are infectious and can be ingested from the environment.
Some species of falcons can be afflicted with a worm that invades the respiratory system. What worm is this?
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Airsac worm, Serratospiculum sp:
Serratospiculum sp. is a filarial nematode often found in the airsacs of falcons and may cause respiratory distress.
A common protozoon parasite that lives in the wall of the intestinal tract and can cause enteritis and bloody diarrhea is what?
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Coccidia:
Coccidia is often resistant to sulfa drugs and may require newer parasiticides such as Toltrazuril and Ponazuril
