Echinococcus multilocularis: An emerging threat to dogs and people in Canada?

Presented by Andrew S. Peregrine, BVMS, PhD, DVM, Dipl. EVPC, Dipl. ACVM

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Questions

1. Segments of Echinococcus multilocularis are readily visible in the feces of dogs. *
2. Dogs develop intestinal infections with Echinococcus multilocularis by ingesting: *
3. Dogs most likely develop alveolar echinococcosis by ingesting: *
4. People typically become infected with Echinococcus multilocularis by ingesting: *
5. Alveolar echinococcosis in dogs most commonly involves the: *
6. Alveolar echinococcosis in dogs has a unique gross morphological appearance. *
7. The public health concern associated with shedding of Echinococcus multilocularis eggs in the feces of dogs can be prevented by monthly treatment with: *
8. The risk of alveolar echinococcosis in dogs can be prevented by monthly treatment with: *
9. The recommended medical management of dogs with alveolar echinococcosis is albendazole given daily for: *
10. In which Canadian province is Echinococcus multilocularis reportable in dogs? *