Oxyuris Equi
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blwatsonvettech on October 17, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Oxyuris Equi | pinworms |
| location | large intestine,rectum, cecum |
| host | horse |
| life cycle | adult worms migrate to the perianal region where the females lay clusters of sticky eggs |
| clinical disease | severe puritis, self inflicted wounds, and secondary bacteria infections |
| diagnosis | scotch tape test method |
| treatment and control | ivermectin, wash the horses hind area to remove the eggs |
| zoonotic | no |
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