Describe the clinical signs and symptoms of common parasitic infestations.

Description should include

  • signs and symptoms exhibited by an animal with each common parasitic infestation
  • acute and chronic effects of parasitism
  • signs of parasitism in humans.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • Since most animals are asymptomatic, how are parasitic infestations detected?
  • What are the long-term effects of parasitic infestation in animals?