Ancyclostoma duodenale And Necator Americanus-American Dude Flashcards

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What is the area commonly seen with Ancyclostoma duodenale And Necator Americanus

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Rural southern US

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What is the mechanism of transmission for Ancyclostoma duodenale And Necator Americanus

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Invades through soles of bare feet, goes up to the lungs, then is coughed up and ingested

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What is the mechanism of pathogenesis for Ancyclostoma duodenale And Necator Americanus

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Attaches to gut wall and feeds from the blood via villi

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What is the method of diagnosis for Ancyclostoma duodenale And Necator Americanus

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Eggs in the stool

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What cell types will be elevated in an infection of Ancyclostoma duodenale And Necator Americanus

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Eosinophils

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What is the treatment for an infection with Ancyclostoma duodenale And Necator Americanus

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Pyrantel pamoate and albendazole

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Which condition does Ancyclostoma duodenale And Necator Americanus cause

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Iron deficiency anemia

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