Reinecke R K
J S Afr Vet Assoc. 1984 Sep;55(3):135-43.
The shortcomings of faecal worm egg counts as a method of diagnosis are discussed. The best method of making a diagnosis of helminthosis is a necropsy. The equipment necessary and technique of carrying out an autopsy are described in detail. Emphasis is laid on the common nematodes which inhabit the gastro-intestinal tract and their relative sizes are illustrated. A brief description of the common nematodes, cestodes and trematodes of domestic ruminants adequate for a preliminary diagnosis is given in tabular form. Full host parasite lists and the number of worms of the most common species necessary to cause clinical signs and even death are tabulated. Emphasis is laid on microscopical examination to recover and diagnose helminths.
讨论了粪便虫卵计数作为一种诊断方法的缺点。诊断蠕虫病的最佳方法是尸检。详细描述了进行尸检所需的设备和技术。重点介绍了寄生于胃肠道的常见线虫，并说明了它们的相对大小。以表格形式简要介绍了适合初步诊断的家养反刍动物常见线虫、绦虫和吸虫。列出了完整的宿主寄生虫清单以及引起临床症状甚至死亡所需的最常见物种的蠕虫数量。重点强调了通过显微镜检查来发现和诊断蠕虫。
