Chapter 4 Part 1: Nematodes that Infect Domestic Animals

Common name

100

What is the common name of Toxocara canis?

Roundworms 

200

What is the common name of Baylisascaris procyonis?

Raccoon roundworm 

300

What is the common name for Ancylostoma caninum?

Canine and feline hookworm

400

What is the common name for Trichuris vulpis?

Canine whipworm

500

What is the common name for Enterobius vermicularis?

Human pinworm 

Host (s)

100

Host of Toxocara canis/ cati

Canines & feline 

200

Host of Baylisascaris procyonis 

North American Raccoon

300

Host of Ancylostoma caninum

Dogs and cats 

400

Host of Trichuris vulpis 

Canines 

500

Host of Enterobius vermicularis

humans 

Transmission Method

100

Transmission of Toxocara canis/cati

ingestion of eggs/infective larvae 

200

Transmission of Baylisascaris procynonis 

ingestion of eggs from raccoon feces 

300

Transmission of Ancylostoma caninum 

through the sin, placenta, and mammary milk

400

Transmission of Trichuris vulpis 

ingesting eggs 

500

Transmission of Enterobius vermicularis 

ingestion of eggs 

Zoonotic Potential

100

Is Toxocara canis/cati zoonotic? 

YES

200

Is Baylisacaris procynonis zoonotic?

YES 

300

Is Ancylostoma caninum zoonotic? 

YES

400

Is Trichuris vulpis zoonotic? 

NO

500

Is Enterobius vermicularis zoonotic 

NO, they do NOT parasitize dogs or cats