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17-6 -- Parasites Flashcards

1
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Transmission of Ascaris Lumbricoides?

A

Fecal - oral

Improperly cleaned fruits in affected soil

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Describe the maturation process of Ascaris Lumbricoides

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  • Larvae begin in the intestines
  • Migrate to the lungs to grow
  • Coughed up and swallowed
    = mature worms in the stomach
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3
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What can Ascaris Lumbricoides cause?

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Obstruction/Abscesses

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4
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Parasites that invade are associated with?

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Eosinophilia

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Parasites that invade are associated with?

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Eosinophilia

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Describe how infection with Strongyloides occurs?

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  • Larvae penetrate skin

- Migrate to lungs and then back to intestines

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Strongyloides larvae can hatch where?

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Intestines

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Since Stronyloides larvae can hatch in the intestines, what can that cause?

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Autoinfection

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9
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What parasite can cause autoinfection?

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Strongyloides

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10
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Pinworm

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Enterobius Vermicularis

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Enterobius Vermicularis migration habits?

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  • Live entire life in intestines

- @ NIGHT: migrate to anal orifice to lay eggs

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12
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Symptoms of Enterobius Vermicularis?

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Nocturnal Anal ITCHING

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13
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Nocturnal anal itching is seen with?

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Enterobius Vermicularis (pinworm)

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14
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Diphyllobothrium Latum is a type of?

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Intestinal cestode

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Diphyllobothrium Latum is caused by ingestion of?

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Undercooked fish

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16
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How does Diphyllobothrium Latum enlarged?

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Formation of egg-filled proglottids

17
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What symptoms may be seen with Diphyllobothrium Latum?

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B12 deficiency and Megaloblastic Anemia

18
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B12 deficiency and Megaloblastic Anemia may be seen with what intestinal cestode?

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Diphyllobothrium Latum

19
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Symptoms of Entamoeba Histolytica?

A

Bloody diarrhea and liver abscesses

20
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Symptoms of Entamoeba Histolytica?

A

Bloody diarrhea and liver abscesses

21
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Transmission for Giardia Lamblia and Cryptosporidium?

A

Contaminated water

22
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Symptom of Giardia Lamblia?

A

Malabsorptive diarrhea

23
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Symptom of Cryptosporidium?

A

Watery diarrhea

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