Camelid

Question 1

Parelaphostrongylus tenuis

Answer 1

• Parelaphostrongylus tenuis is a neurotropic nematode parasite common to white-tailed deer, Odocoileus virginianus, which causes damage to the central nervous system
• The meningeal worm (Parelaphostrongylus tenuis), also known as the deer worm or meningeal deer worm, frequently infects llamas and alpacas.
• The definitive host is the white-tailed deer, but llamas and alpacas are aberrant hosts and typically display neurologic signs that may include hypermetria, ataxia, stiffness, muscle weakness, posterior paresis, paralysis, arching neck, and circling.
• Clinical signs generally begin in the hind limbs and progress to the front limbs. The course of disease is variable.

Question 2

Choanal atresia (CA)

Answer 2

• Choanal atresia (CA) is a common nasal craniofacial malformation in New World domestic camelids (alpaca and llama).
• CA results from abnormal development of the nasal passages and is especially debilitating to newborn crias

Question 3

Mange in Camels

Answer 3

• sarcoptes scabiei
• Sarcoptic and chorioptic mange mites have been reported from camel.
• However, sarcoptic mange caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var. cameli is the most common, extremely contagious and serious problem in camels.
• Chorrioptic mange is mild and occurs only rarely in camel.
• common to spread in the winter when they huddle together
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