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CLINICAL PARASITOLOGY LEC Flashcards

1
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The presence of ectoparasites

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INFESTATION

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2
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Phylum classification of Plasmodium species

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APICOLPLEXA

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3
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Father of parasitology

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REDI

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4
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Branch of zoology that deals with the study of insects

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ENTOMOLOGY

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5
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An organism that is dependent upon a particular species of organism

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PARASITE

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6
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The term for parasites that colonizes that internal organs and body fluids

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ENDOPARASITE

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7
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Animal bite site characterized by segmented bodies and jointed legs

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ARTHROPOD

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8
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Common name for a trematode

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FLUKE

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9
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Locomotory organelles of mastigophorans

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FLAGELLA

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10
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Describes arthropod that carries pathogenic microorganisms

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VECTOR

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11
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A nonpathogenic parasite

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Commensal

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12
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Has a direct life cycle

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Monoxenous

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13
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Passes through the GIT without infecting the host

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Spurious

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14
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Capable of independent or a parasitic existence

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Facultative

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15
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Attached to the outer surfaces of its host

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Ectoparasite

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16
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Inhabits a cavity of the host’s body

17
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Soil-transmitted helminth

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Geohelminth

18
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Actively motile and feeding form of protozoa

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Trophozoite

19
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Stage of helminth harbored by intermediate host

20
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Transmitted by blood-sucking arthropods

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Vector-borne

21
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Parasite pathogenic effects on host

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Immunity
Tissue reaction
Necrosis
Traumatic damage
Parasite
Premunition
Antibody

22
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Parasite immune evasion mechanism

23
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Which of the following are considered DIRECT methods of diagnosis for parasitic
infections? Check (✓) all that apply.

  1. Routine stool O & P exam
  2. Perianal scotch tape swab (enterobiasis)
  3. Rapid antibody test
  4. RT-PCR
  5. X ray
  6. MRI
  7. WBC differential count
  8. Optimal test for malaria
  9. Xenodiagnosis
  10. Montenegro skin test
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  1. Routine stool O & P exam
  2. Perianal scotch tape swab (enterobiasis)
  3. RT-PCR
  4. Optimal test for malaria
  5. Xenodiagnosis
24
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Which of the following variables affect Proficiency Test (PT) results? Check (✓) all that apply.

  1. Instruction for patient preparation
  2. Sample collection
  3. Sample handling and transport
  4. Equipment management
  5. Preparation of reagents
  6. Carryover from previous sample 7.Personnel competency on detection and identification of parasites
  7. Turnaround times
  8. Transcription of results
  9. Clinical management
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  1. Sample handling and transport
  2. Equipment management
  3. Preparation of reagents
  4. Carryover from previous sample 7.Personnel competency on detection and identification of parasites
  5. Turnaround times
  6. Transcription of results
  7. Clinical management
25
Compare the frequency of LF among children and adults.
Determinants
26
Graph the number of cases of STH among school-aged children by regions of the country.
Distribution
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Administer periodic deworming with albendazole or mebendazole without the benefit of diagnosis to all school-aged children.
Application
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Survey regarding access to safe drinking water, practices of open defecation, latrine utilization , and handwashing.
Determinants
29
Mark on the map provinces that are endemic for schistosomiasis.
Distribution
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In lymphatic filariasis, there are more infected males compared to females.
Ratio
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There were 9.7 cases of LF per 1000 population based on the survey in 1988.
Prevalence
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Barangays that have reached elimination level for schistosomiasis must not have new cases for 5 continuous years.
Incidence
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28.4% of school-aged children are infected with one or more of the causes of STH between 2014 to 2016.
Prevalence
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All 81 provinces in the Philippines are endemic for STH.
Proportion

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