Oxyuriasis

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Clinical signs

5

Host species

3

Parasitic disease

Clinical Signs

General Systemic Signs

Tail rubbing Pathognomonic Tail biting Specific

Integumentary

Perianal pruritus Pathognomonic Hair loss Specific Perianal skin trauma

Diagnosis

Perianal skin scraping

Detection of operculated eggs

Detection of adult worms in feces

Clinical examination

Treatment

Ivermectin

Pyrantel

Piperazine

Mild disinfectant ointment

Prevention & Control

Improve stable hygiene

Frequent manure removal

Regular deworming

Avoid overcrowding

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Classification

Etiology Parasitic disease
Transmissibility Moderate
Occurrence Patterns

Endemic

Host Species

Horse Primary host Susceptibility: High
Mule Susceptibility: Moderate
Donkey Susceptibility: Moderate

Associated Microorganisms

No information available.

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