Helminth Infections Flashcards
1
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Parasitic worms, are free-living, multicellular animals that can be harmless or pathogenic
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Helminths
2
Q
Small, thin, white intestinal roundworm About the length of a staple Can only infect and be carried by humans, epically children Live in the colon and rectum Also known as threadworms
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Pinworm
3
Q
Pinkish-whitish roundworm with distinctive wider handles at the posterior end
Adult worms are about 4 cm in length
Infect and are carried by humans and are transmitted from human - to - human
Live in the large intestine
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Whipworm
