Common Parasites

1. What is Toxocara canis?

Dirofilaria immitis

CN- Roundworm
Meth. of Trans- Ingestion of L2 egg, transplacental, transmammary
Class.-Nematode
Zoonotic Disease- Visceral Larval Migraines

Echinococcus granulosus

Taenia solium

Toxocara canis is a roundworm, specifically a nematode, that is transmitted through ingestion of L2 eggs, transplacentally, or through transmammary means. It can cause Visceral Larval Migrans. Dirofilaria immitis is a heartworm, Taenia solium is a tapeworm, and Echinococcus granulosus is a tapeworm that causes hydatid disease, making them incorrect answers.

Explanation

Toxocara canis is a roundworm, specifically a nematode, that is transmitted through ingestion of L2 eggs, transplacentally, or through transmammary means. It can cause Visceral Larval Migrans. Dirofilaria immitis is a heartworm, Taenia solium is a tapeworm, and Echinococcus granulosus is a tapeworm that causes hydatid disease, making them incorrect answers.

2. What is Toxascaris Leonina?

B. Fungal disease

A. Bacterial infection

CN- roundworm
Meth of Trans- Ingestion pf L2 larva eggs, transplacental, transmammary
Class Nematode
Zoonotic disease- visceral Larval Migraines

D. Protozoan infection

C. Parasitic tapeworm

Toxascaris Leonina is a type of roundworm that belongs to the Class Nematode. It is transmitted through ingestion of L2 larva eggs, transplacental, and transmammary routes. It can cause visceral larval migraines and is considered a zoonotic disease.

Explanation

Toxascaris Leonina is a type of roundworm that belongs to the Class Nematode. It is transmitted through ingestion of L2 larva eggs, transplacental, and transmammary routes. It can cause visceral larval migraines and is considered a zoonotic disease.

3. What is Anchlostoma Caninum?

CN- Hookworms
Meth of Trans- Ingestion or skin penetration, transmammary or transplacental
Class- nematodes
Zoonotic Disease- Cutaneous larval Migraines, buries under skin and appears as red lines.

A viral disease transmitted through mosquito bites

A parasite found in freshwater fish

A type of bacterial infection in dogs

Anchlostoma Caninum refers to hookworms that infect dogs and other animals, not freshwater fish. It is a nematode parasite that is not a bacterial or viral infection.

Explanation

Anchlostoma Caninum refers to hookworms that infect dogs and other animals, not freshwater fish. It is a nematode parasite that is not a bacterial or viral infection.

4. What is Trichuris Vulpis?

Roundworms

Cn- Whipworms
Meth of Trans.- Ingestion of L2 eggs
Class- nematodes
Zoonotic Disease- None

Hookworms

Tapeworms

Trichuris Vulpis is a type of nematode known as Whipworms. It is transmitted through the ingestion of L2 eggs and is not a zoonotic disease.

Explanation

Trichuris Vulpis is a type of nematode known as Whipworms. It is transmitted through the ingestion of L2 eggs and is not a zoonotic disease.

5. What is the causative agent of Dipylidium Caninum infection?

A. Roundworm

C. Whipworm

CN- Tapeworm
Meth of Trans.- Ingestion of fleas or louse (cysticorcoid[larval] stage)
Class- Cestodes
Zoonotic Disease- Hydatid cysts form in various organs and cause severe disease

B. Hookworm

Dipylidium Caninum is a type of tapeworm that infects dogs and cats. It is transmitted through the ingestion of fleas or lice containing the larval stage. While roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms are also common intestinal parasites in pets, they are not the causative agent for Dipylidium Caninum infection.

Explanation

Dipylidium Caninum is a type of tapeworm that infects dogs and cats. It is transmitted through the ingestion of fleas or lice containing the larval stage. While roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms are also common intestinal parasites in pets, they are not the causative agent for Dipylidium Caninum infection.

6. What is Taenia Pisiformis?

CN- Tapeworms
Meth of Trans.- Injestion of fleas or louse
Class- Cestodes
Zoonotic Disease- Hydatid cysts form in various organs and cause severe disease

A rare mineral only found in Antarctica

A species of bird native to South America

A type of fruit found in tropical regions

Taenia Pisiformis is actually a type of tapeworm belonging to the class Cestodes. It is transmitted through the ingestion of fleas or lice and can cause severe zoonotic diseases like the formation of hydatid cysts in various organs.

Explanation

Taenia Pisiformis is actually a type of tapeworm belonging to the class Cestodes. It is transmitted through the ingestion of fleas or lice and can cause severe zoonotic diseases like the formation of hydatid cysts in various organs.

7. What is the mode of transmission for Coccidia Isospora spp.?

Vector-borne transmission through mosquito bites

Direct contact with an infected person or animal

Airborne transmission through respiratory droplets

CN- Coccidia ( apicomplexa)
Meth of Trans- Ingestion of Oocysts/eggs. Ingestion of infected food, transplacental, transmammary, raw meat
Class- Protozoa
Zoonotic- could cause severe diarrhea and weight lose. Possible death if left untreated.

Coccidia Isospora spp. is primarily transmitted through ingestion of Oocysts/eggs by various means such as ingestion of infected food, transplacental, transmammary, or raw meat.

Explanation

Coccidia Isospora spp. is primarily transmitted through ingestion of Oocysts/eggs by various means such as ingestion of infected food, transplacental, transmammary, or raw meat.

8. What is the method of transmission for Giardia Trophozoite?

Direct contact with infected person

CN- Giardia
Meth of Trans- Ingestion of contaminated food or water. Fecal or oral
Class- Protozoa
Zoonotic- Yes

Inhalation of respiratory droplets

Transmission through mosquito bites

Giardia Trophozoite is transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated food or water, typically through fecal-oral route. This protozoan parasite is not transmitted through direct contact with an infected person, inhalation of respiratory droplets, or mosquito bites.

Explanation

Giardia Trophozoite is transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated food or water, typically through fecal-oral route. This protozoan parasite is not transmitted through direct contact with an infected person, inhalation of respiratory droplets, or mosquito bites.

9. What is the main method of transmission for Giardia Cyst?

CN- Giardia
Meth of Trans- Ingestion of contaiminated food or water. Fecal or oral
Class- Protozoa
Zoonotic- Yes

Blood transfusion

Contact with infected animals

Airborne transmission

Giardia Cyst is mainly transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated food or water. It is not transmitted through contact with infected animals, airborne transmission, or blood transfusion.

Explanation

Giardia Cyst is mainly transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated food or water. It is not transmitted through contact with infected animals, airborne transmission, or blood transfusion.