Ascariasis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the systemic position of Ascaris Lubricoides
A
Phylum-Aschelminthes
Class- Phasmidia
2
Q
Infective stage of Ascaris
A
Capsulated(Mammiliated/Embroynated) eggs with rhabditiform larvae
3
Q
Unique feature of Ascariasis is ___
A
- Sexually Dimorphic
- Dioecious
- Unisexual
4
Q
Two unique structures present in Male Ascaris
A
Cloacal Aperture and Pineal Spicule/Pinea Setae
5
Q
Two unique structures present in Female Ascaris
A
Female Genital Aperture and Anus
6
Q
A unique structure in both male and female
A
Excretory Pore
7
Q
How many eggs are released upon fertilization of male and female
A
2 Lakh
8
Q
What is the journey of 2nd Stage Rhabditiform Larvae upon reaching another host
A
Small Intestine- Liver-Heart-Lungs-Small Intestine
9
Q
Where does 2nd and 3rd Moulting take place?
A
Lungs and Small Intestine
