Other parasites. Recent advances.
Abstract: This article briefly reviews new information on trichostrongylid stomach worms, spirurid stomach worms, tapeworms, threadworms, pinworms, intestinal protozoa, lungworms, eye worms, and numerous other aberrant parasites as it relates to prevalence, pathogenesis of diseases, and treatments.
Publication Date: 1986-08-01 PubMed ID: 2943376DOI: 10.1016/s0749-0739(17)30719-8Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article provides an updated overview of various parasites including trichostrongylid stomach worms, spirurid stomach worms, tapeworms, threadworms, pinworms, intestinal protozoa, lungworms, eye worms, and other parasites, focusing on their prevalence, disease-causing mechanisms, and treatment options.
Trichostrongylid and Spirurid Stomach Worms
- The researchers discuss the prevalence of trichostrongylid and spirurid stomach worms, detailing how they parasitize the host and how common they are in certain populations.
- Information about the diseases caused by these worms, their pathogenesis or disease-causing mechanisms are explained.
- Additionally, current treatment options available for these parasite infections are presented.
Tapeworms, Threadworms, and Pinworms
- The prevalence of tapeworms, threadworms, and pinworms across different geographical areas is given, with insights into their parasitic life cycle and the diseases they cause.
- Detailed information on the pathogenesis of diseases they cause is described.
- The article provides updates on the latest treatment options for illnesses caused by these parasites.
Intestinal Protozoa, Lungworms, and Eye Worms
- The research provides comprehensive information about the prevalence of intestinal protozoa, lungworms, and eye worms among different populations and under varying conditions.
- Insights into the diseases caused by these parasites, including their onset, progression, and symptoms are outlined.
- The article also explores the latest treatment strategies and their effectiveness against these parasites.
Other Aberrant Parasites
- The researchers discuss numerous other aberrant parasites not typically studied. For these parasites, prevalence, disease-causing mechanisms, and treatment approaches are considered.
- This section provides a comprehensive source of new information on these less-studied parasites, potentially guiding further research and treatment development.
Cite This Article
APA
Klei TR.
(1986).
Other parasites. Recent advances.
Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract, 2(2), 329-336.
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0749-0739(17)30719-8 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Cestode Infections / veterinary
- Dictyocaulus Infections / parasitology
- Giardiasis / veterinary
- Horse Diseases / parasitology
- Horses
- Nematode Infections / veterinary
- Parasitic Diseases / parasitology
- Parasitic Diseases, Animal
- Protozoan Infections, Animal
- Strongyle Infections, Equine / veterinary
- Thelazioidea
- Trichostrongylosis / veterinary
References
This article includes 24 references
Citations
This article has been cited 1 times.- Dwyer RM. Rotaviral diarrhea. Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract 1993 Aug;9(2):311-9.
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