Uncinaria stenocephala
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Uncinaria stenocephala is one of the commonest nematode parasites targeting dogs, cats, and foxes as well as humans. Common name: The Northern hookworm of dogs.
[edit] Life Cycle
The host ingests an infective third stage-larva. The larva matures to the adult in the small intestine. Eggs are laid in the small intestine and pass out with the feces. The pre-patent period is about 15 to 17 days. The eggs hatch in the soil and the larvae molt twice to reach the infective third-stage.
Adult parasite is most often found in hosts small intestine.
[edit] Diagnosis
Diagnostic Stage:
- Eggs are found in fecal flotation.
- Egg measures 75 um long by 45 um wide.
Common Diagnostic Test
- Fecal float to recover eggs.
Clinical Signs:
- Light infections are asymptomatic.
- Diarrhea and hypoproteinemia occur in heavier infections.
[edit] Treatment
Febantel, Febantel/Pyrantel embonate, Fenbendazole, Ivermectin, Mebendazole, Pyrantel Pamoate
