Exam 3: Parasitic Infections (Metzger) Flashcards
Parasitic infections are MORE common in
underdeveloped countries w/ water contamination
-less common in the US
the relationship between 2 different kinds of living things that live together AND depend on each other
symbiosis
a symbiotic relationship where ONE species is injured
parasitism
Most common protozoal infection?
giardia
Deadly parasitic infection that occurs more in MEN and in the U.S ppl (who are immunosuppressed OR immigrants)
entatomeba
______ and _____ are primary abroad protozoal infections
- amebiasis
- malaria
List 5 water sterilization methods
-heat (at least 1 min)
-filtration
reverse osmosis
-chemicals (chlorine, iodine)
-UV light-camping stores
-solar radiation
______: filter bacteria NOT viruses
0.1-0.4 micron
______: filters removes viruses and bacteria
hollow fiber
_____: filters removes viruses, bacteria, and SALT
reverse osmosis
WATER STERILIZATION METHODS
good for clear water ONLY
UV light
WATER STERILIZATION METHODS
CLEAR WATER in a bottle in the sun on a reflective surface x 6 hours
**emergency use ONLY
solar radiation
Pinworms= Enterobiasis
- seen more commonly in children
- contagious
ECTOparasite infections
- highly contagious
- HEAD, BODY, PUBIC lice, scabies