Capillaria philippinensis Flashcards
1
Q
Give the Definitive Host of Capillaria philippinensis
A
> Man
2
Q
What is the Reservoir of Capillaria philippinensis?
A
> Piscivvorous Birds (Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns)
3
Q
What is the intermediate host of Capillaria philippinensis?
A
> Fish from lagoon in Northern Luzon (Hypselotris bipartita) /
Brackish water of fishes
4
Q
Causative agent of __________ (Gurgling stomach)
• Chronic diarrhea
• Autointection may occur in man
A
> Mystery disease or Borborygmus
5
Q
Give the 3 Typical Ova of Capillaria philippinensis
A
- Peanut shape
- Flattened bipolar plugs
- Striated shell
6
Q
Give the 2 Atypical Ova of Capillaria philippinensis
A
- No peanut shapes
- No flattened polar plug