Helminth Infections Flashcards
1
Q
What is it?
A
Parasites in the gut and in the tissue associated with eosinophilia
2
Q
Most common helminth?
A
Round worms
There can also be flukes and tapeworms
3
Q
Who gets round worms?
A
Egg ingestion
4
Q
Who gets flukes?
A
Freshwater exposure
5
Q
Who gets tapeworms?
A
Eating undercooked meat especially pork
6
Q
How is it diagnosed?
A
Adult worm or eggs being passed in stool
