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Ascaris suum

Caitlin Wringe 10 questions

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  1. 1Where is this parasite found in the pig?
    1. ALarge intestine
    2. BSmall intestine
    3. CLiver
    4. DLungs
  2. 2Having a direct life cycle, what is the route of transmission?Image for question 2
    1. AIngestion of L3 in eggs
    2. BIngestion of immediate host
    3. CTransmammary
    4. DTransplacental
  3. 3What feature allows eggs to survive and readily attach to surfaces?
    1. ALarge size
    2. BProtective cuticle
    3. CCillia
    4. DSticky
  4. 4What are the conditions associated with A. suum infections?Image for question 4
    1. AMilk spots on liver
    2. BEmphysema
    3. CLung hemorrhages
    4. DReduced digestive capacity
    5. ETracheal lesions
    6. FIntestinal lesions
  5. 5What organs can this parasite infect and cause damage too?
    1. ALungs
    2. BHeart
    3. CLiver
    4. DIntestines
    5. EBrain
    6. FKidneys
  6. 6What are the clinical signs associated with infection?
    1. ADiarrhoea
    2. BPneumonia
    3. CPoor weight gain
    4. DVomiting
    5. EAnemia
  7. 7What diagnostics test can be done to assess for infection?Image for question 7
    1. AFecal flotation
    2. BELISA
    3. CBaermanns technique
    4. DSerology
  8. 8What anthelmintics can be used to control infection?
    1. AFenbendazole
    2. BIvermectin
    3. CPyrantel
    4. DPraziquantel
    5. EMoxidectin
  9. 9Apart from treating with anthelmintics, what is the best method of worm control?
    1. ASanitation
    2. BCulling infected animals
    3. CIsolation/quarantine infected from non infected
    4. DSpray pens with insecticide to kill intermediate host
  10. 10When treating with anthelmintics;
    Sows should be treated [blank_start]2 weeks prior[blank_end] to farrowing.
    Piglets should be treated [blank_start]5-6 weeks[blank_end] of age and then repeat in [blank_start]30[blank_end] OR put piglets on [blank_start]anthelmintic feed[blank_end] for [blank_start]4-6 weeks[blank_end] starting at [blank_start]2 weeks[blank_end] of age.
    1. A2 weeks prior
    2. B2 weeks after
    3. C1 week prior
    4. D1 week after
    5. E5-6 weeks
    6. F3-4 weeks
    7. G30 days
    8. H14 days
    9. Ianthelmintic feed
    10. Jantibiotic feed
    11. K4-6 weeks
    12. L2-4 weeks
    13. M2 weeks
    14. N4 weeks

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Ascarid of Swine - Nematodes of pigs
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