A 2-year-old Quarter horse filly presents with a history of intense pruritis and alopecia in the perineal area (see image). The owners indicated that they noticed the filly rubbing her tail head and perineal area along fences for a period of one week. What diagnostic test will you use to confirm your top differential?
A- A scotch tape test to confirm Strongyloides vulgaris
B- A scotch tape test to confirm Oxyuris equi
C- A fecal flotation to confirm Cyathostomiasis
D- A fecal flotation to confirm Oxyruis equi
E- A superficial skin scrape to confirm Chorioptes spp.
answer/B
