There are both male and female worms. Which are larger and what are their length?

Females larger: up to 70mm Males: 9-12mm

Males larger: 70mm Females: 9-12mm

Female deposits eggs at perineal site

Eggs mature in mucosal crypts of LI

Eggs passed and stay at perineal site

Eggs mature in mucosal crypts of SI

What clinical signs are associated with pinworm infections?

Anal pruritus and tail damage due to rubbing on fencing/stalls

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1There are both male and female worms. Which are larger and what are their length?
1. AFemales larger: up to 70mm
  Males: 9-12mm
2. BMales larger: 70mm
  Females: 9-12mm
2Label the life cycle
1. AFemale deposits eggs at perineal site
2. BEggs passed and stay at perineal site
3. CEgg hatches in gut
4. DEggs mature in gut
5. EEggs mature in mucosal crypts of LI
6. FEggs mature in mucosal crypts of SI
3What is the prepotent period of the worm?
1. A4-6 months
2. B2-4 months
3. C6-8 months
4. D10-12 months
4What clinical signs are associated with pinworm infections?
1. AAnal pruritus and tail damage due to rubbing on fencing/stalls
2. BDiarrhoea
3. CAnorexia
4. DVomiting
5What are the best diagnostic methods for pinworm identification?
1. AAcetate tape technique
2. BClinical signs and history
3. CFecal float
4. DELISA
6Where does this worm primarily accomodate in the equine body?
1. AColon and large intestine
2. BSmall intestine
3. CStomach
4. DLungs
7What control methods are used to prevent pinworm infections?
1. ASanitation
2. BBenzimidazoles
3. CPyrantel
4. DIvermectin
5. EPraziquantel
6. FPiperazine
7. GMoxidectin