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Trichostrongylus axei, the stomach hair worm, is a trichostrongylid parasite that infects a variety of hosts, including sheep, goats, cattle, and horses. Infections in humans have also been described. The environmental life cycle of T axei is similar to that of cyathostomins, with the third-stage larva being the infective stage. Once ingested ...
22 Ιουν 2015 · The large body of scientific evidence supports an association between A. perfoliata infection and certain types of equine colic, although some discrepancy exists between studies. Tapeworm surveillance and control should be considered as part of the overall parasite control strategy.
15 Σεπ 2021 · 1 Some examples: suramin, an anti-trypanosomal (discovered in 1920s) used to treat sleeping sickness; pentamidine, part of a class of compound used to treat equine trypanosomiasis; melarsoprol, an arsenical used to treat sleeping sickness.
Anoplocephala perfoliata is the commonest tapeworm parasite of horses and is incriminated as a significant cause of clinical disease (e.g., ileocaecal intussusception, caeco-caecal intussusception and/or caecal perforation), particularly in horses chronically infected with large numbers of worms.
Heavily infected foals show unthriftiness, loss of energy, occasionally colic with obstruction of the intestine by the worms. Diagnosed by presence of worms or their eggs in feces. Regular treatment of foals with antiparasitic medications beginning at 2 months of age and repeated every 6 to 8 weeks for the first year.
There are 3 types of parasites: Single-cell organisms (protozoa, microsporidia) Multicellular helminths (worms) Ectoparasites such as scabies and lice. Parasitic infections due to protozoa and helminths are responsible for substantial morbidity and mortality worldwide. They are prevalent in Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.
23 Φεβ 2015 · Nematode infections need to be identified and treated accordingly. In dracunculiasis, the best treatment is direct removal of worms from tissue, taking care not to break the worm.
