Veterinary Technician

Category - Lab Procedures

What is the intermediate host for Dipylidium Caninum?
  1. Snail
  2. Flea
  3. Bird
  4. Mice
Explanation
Answer: B - The flea is the intermediate host for Dipylidium Caninum. The tapeworm larvae develop inside of the flea, which is then ingested by a dog or cat. Diagnosis is made by finding Proglottids in feces or around the rectum and by observing egg packets on fecal exams.
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