Diagnostic Parasitology for Veterinary Technicians

Front Cover
Diagnostic Parasitology for Veterinary Technicians
Copyright
Dedication
Preface
Contents
Parasites by Host Species
Chapter 1 - The Language of Veterinary Parasitology
	Symbiosis
	Parasitism
	Life Cycle
	The Linnaean Classification Scheme
	Chapter One Test
	Questions for Thought and Discussion
Chapter 2 - Parasites That Infect and Infest Domestic Animals
	Monogenetic Trematodes (Monogenetic Flukes)
	Digenetic Trematodes (Digenetic Flukes)
	Cotyloda (Pseudotapeworms)
	Eucestodes (True Tapeworms)
	Nematodes (Roundworms)
	Acanthocephalans (Thorny-Headed Worms)
	Hirudineans (Leeches)
	Arthropods
	Protista (Protozoa)
	Chapter Two Test
	Questions for Thought and Discussion
Chapter 3 - Introduction to the Nematodes
	Nematodes of Importance In Veterinary Medicine
	Life Cycle of the Nematode
	Chapter Three Test
	Questions for Thought and Discussion
Chapter 4 - Nematodes That Infect Domestic Animals
	Nematodes of Dogs and Cats
	Nematodes of Ruminants
	Nematodes of Equids
	Nematodes of Swine
	Nematodes of Mice
	Nematodes of Rats
	Nematodes of Hamsters
	Nematodes of Gerbils
	Nematodes of Guinea Pigs
	Nematodes of Rabbits
	Nematodes of Pet And Aviary Birds
	Chapter Four Test
	Questions for thought and Discussion
Chapter 5 - The Phylum Platyhelminthes, Class Cestoda
	Eucestoda (True Tapeworms)
	Cotyloda (Pseudotapeworms)
	Chapter Five Test
	Questions for thought and Discussion
Chapter 6 - Tapeworms That Parasitize Domestic Animals and Humans
	Eucestoda (True Tapeworms)
	Cotyloda (Pseudotapeworms)
	Chapter Six Test
	Questions for Thought and Discussion
Chapter 7 - The Phylum Platyhelminthes, Class Trematoda
	Subclass Monogenea
	Subclass Digenea
	Chapter Seven Test
	Questions for thought and Discussion
Chapter 8 - Trematodes (Flukes) of Animals and Humans
	Flukes of Ruminants (Cattle, Sheep, and Goats)
	Flukes of Small Animals (Dogs And Cats)
	Chapter Eight Test
	Questions for Thought and Discussion
Chapter 9 - The Phylum Acanthocephala
	Common Acanthocephalans
	Chapter Nine Test
	Questions For Thought And Discussion
Chapter 10 - The Protozoans
	Characteristics of the Protozoans
	Mastigophora (Flagellates)
	Sarcodina (Amoebae)
	Ciliophora (Ciliates)
	Apicomplexa (Apicomplexans)
	Chapter Ten Test
	Questions for thought and Discussion
Chapter 11 - Common Protozoans That Infect Domestic Animals
	Dogs and Cats
	Ruminants (Cattle and Sheep)
	Horses
	Swine
	Pet and Aviary Birds and Other Domestic Fowl
	Rabbits
	Mice
	Rats
	Hamsters
	Guinea Pigs
	Fish
	Chapter Eleven Test
	Questions for thought and Discussion
Chapter 12 - Introduction to the Arthropods
	Arthropoda
	Divisions of the Phylum Arthropoda
	Crustacea (Aquatic Arthropods)
	Myriopoda (Centipedes and Millipedes)
	Insecta (Insects)
	Acarina (Mites and Ticks)
	Chapter Twelve Test
	Questions for thought and Discussion
Chapter 13 - Arthropods That Infect and Infest Domestic Animals
	Crustaceans
	Myriopodans
	Insects
	Mites and Ticks
	Chapter Thirteen Test
	Questions for thought and Discussion
Chapter 14 - Introduction to the Phylum Arthropoda, Subphylum Pentastomida
	Pentastomes (Parasites of Reptiles)
	Adult Pentastome that Infects Nasal Passages and Turbinates of a Mammalian Host
	Chapter Fourteen Test
	Questions for thought and Discussion
Chapter 15 - The Phylum Annelida
	Hirudinea (Leeches)
	Chapter Fifteen Test
	Questions for thought and Discussion
Chapter 16 - Parasites of Public Health Importance in Veterinary Parasitology
	Protozoans of Public Health Importance
	Trematodes of Public Health Importance
	Cestodes of Public Health Importance
	Nematodes of Public Health Importance
	Arthropods of Public Health Importance
	Pentastomes of Public Health Importance
	Conclusion
	Chapter Sixteen Test
	Questions for thought and Discussion
Chapter 17 - Common Laboratory Procedures for Diagnosing Parasitism
	Diagnosis of Parasites of the Digestive Tract
	Diagnosis of Parasites of the Blood and Blood Vascular System
	Diagnosis of Parasitism of the Respiratory System
	Diagnosis of Parasitism of the Urinary System
	Diagnosis of Parasitism of the Skin
	Diagnosis of Parasitism of Miscellaneous Body Systems
	Chapter Seventeen Test
	Questions for thought and Discussion
Chapter 18 - Reference to Common Parasite Ova and Forms Seen in Veterinary Medicine
	Common Parasites of Dogs and Cats
	Common Parasites of Horses
	Common Parasites of Ruminants
	Common Parasites of Swine
	Common Parasites of Exotic Pets and Birds
	Pseudoparasites
Appendix - Parasite Reference List by Species and Parasite Type
	Parasites of Dogs and Cats
	Parasites of Ruminants
	Parasites of Horses
	Parasites of Swine
	Parasites of Birds
	Parasites of Rabbits
	Parasites of Guinea Pigs
	Parasites of Rats
	Parasites of Mice
	Parasites of Hamsters
	Parasites of Gerbils
	Parasites of Fish
	Parasites of Reptiles
Glossary
Index