Brugia Malayi Flashcards
1
Q
T or F: Brugia malayi may resemble those W.bancrofti
A
True
2
Q
What is the arrangement of nuclei in tail of brugia malayi (microfilaria)?
A
two distinct nuclei in tip of tail
3
Q
What is the periodicity of Brugia malayi?
A
Nocturnal and Subperiodic (not clear)
4
Q
What stimulates microfilariae to come out even during daytime?
A
Diethylcarbamizine
5
Q
What are other specificity techniques for brugia malayi?
A
- Use fresh Giemsa-stained blood
- Nuclepore filter: heparinized blood
- Knott technique: 10ml of 2% formalin and 1ml blood
- Serologic test: PCR and Circulation Filarial Agent (CFA) detection
6
Q
What are the vectors of brugia malayi?
A
- Mansonia sp.
- Anopheles
- Aedes
7
Q
What is the common name of brugia malayi?
A
Malaya filariasis, malayan filarial worm
8
Q
What is the common name of brugia malayi?
A
Malaya filariasis, malayan filarial worm
9
Q
What are the disease associated?
A
Malayan filariasis, elephantiasis
