General parasitology Flashcards
Infection is caused by
Internal parasites
Infestation is caused by
External parasites/ectoparasites
Parasite disease’s name ends in
-osis
order ending
ida
suborder ending
ina
superfamily ending
oidea
family ending
idae
subfamily ending
inae
The aim of parasite control is to
to control not eradicate them
What is essential to know about each parasite
Life cycle and all the related factors
Morphology of the different stages
Metabolism
Why is it essential to know the parasite’s life cycle and all the related factors?
It helps to establish
preventative measures
understand the pathogeny of parasitic disease
stabilise a presumptive diagnosis
Why is it essential to know the parasite’s morphology during the different stages?
It helps to establish etiological diagnosis
Why is it essential to know the parasite’s metabolism?
To choose an adequate treatment
