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Ruminant Hookworm - Buonostomum

Caitlin Wringe 6 questions

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1In what climates are Buonostomum (hookworm) mostly found?
1. ATemperate
2. BSub-tropical/tropical
3. CSeasonal
4. DDesert
2How is infection transmitted?
1. ASkin penetration
2. BIngestion of L3
3. CTransmammary
4. DTransplacental
5. EParatenic host
3What is the prepatent period?
1. A30-56 days
2. B28-42 days
3. C12-28 days
4. D54 - 72 days
4Young animals are more susceptible
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
5What are the clinical signs associated with infection?
1. ADiarrhoea
2. BAnorexia
3. CAnaemia
4. DBottle jaw
5. EPoor wool/hair coat
6What is the most commonly used diagnostic test?
1. AFecal float
2. BPCR
3. CELISA
4. DDirect smear