VPA-0031
QUESTION
“Bleeding spots” in cattle is caused by?
OPTIONS
(A) Onchocerca sp.
(B) Parafilaria bovicola
(C) Stephanofilaria sp.
(D) Capillaria sp.
ANSWER
(B) Parafilaria bovicola
EXPLANATION
Parafilaria bovicola is a filarial nematode of cattle associated with cutaneous bleeding lesions, producing the characteristic “bleeding spots” or hemorrhagic nodules. Onchocerca, Stephanofilaria, and Capillaria have different characteristic lesions and sites.
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