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Three groups of Helminths

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Cestodes (Tapeworms)
Nematodes (Roundworms)
Trematodes (Flukes)

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Characteristics of Helminths

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-Can be male/female or hermaphroditic
-Primary site of infestation is the intestinal tract: take nutrients, dispose wastes and cause blockages
-Multicellular and have complex life cycles
-Can be serious if disseminated and spread to vital organs
-Classified by egg, larva and adult stages
-Have well-developed organ systems and are active feeders

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Mode of transmission

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-Transmission through insect bite
-Transmission through direct skin penetration
-Transmission through ingestion of larvae from undercooked meats and fish
-Transmission through ingestion of eggs in faces
-Usually more common in areas that are unsanitary. Rare in US

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Cestodes (Tapeworms) can be divided into

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Taenia solium
Taenia saginata
Echinicoccus granulosus
Diphyllobothrium Tatum

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Features of Cestodes

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-Long, Segmented and hermaphroditic flatworms
-No intestinal and body cavity.
-Ingest through cuticles and absorb nutrients through microvilli
-Segments are called proglottids and they contain male and female organs
-Fertilized eggs are in posterior end of worms so they can break off and pass in faeces

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Taeniasis (General info)

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Taenia solium: Pork
Taenia saginata: Cow
Both infect intestines. Have hooks and suckers in scolex that helps attach to intestinal wall
Larvae of both species develop into adult tapeworms in intestine

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Taeniasis treatment

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Praziquantel and Niclosamide (kills worms on contact)

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Taeniasis diagnosis

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Proglottids in stool

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Taeniasis clinical symptoms

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Hunger pains, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal symptoms, chronic indigestion or constipation

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Cysticercosis is caused by what organisms

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Taenia soli larvae

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Clinical presentation of Taniea coli

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-If infestation occurs in the eye, disrupted vision and detached retina may occur
-If infestation occurs in muscle, you might feel lumps under skin

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Cystercosis mode of transmission

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-Infection occurs when eggs enter the body through ingestion of feces.
-Develop into larvae and form cysts or cysticerci in brain or eyes

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Neurocysticercosis clinical presentation

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Lead to seizures, vomitting, headaches

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Neurocysticercosis diagnosis

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MRI scans, biopsies, CT scans

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Neurocysticercosis Treatment

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Surgery or Praziquantel and Albendazole

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Condition where cysts form in the brain and spinal cord is called

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Neurocysticercosis

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Echinococcus granulosis

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Dog Tapeworm

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Echinococcus granulosis cysts infects…

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Liver, lung, brain

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Clinical symptoms of Echinococcus granulosis

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Jaundice, Bile duct obstruction, Abdominal discomfort, Chest pain and Cough if cysts in lung rupture

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Echinococcus granulosis diagnosis

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Chest x-ray, MRI, CT scan, Ultrasound, Eosinophilia, Biopsy of infected tissue, Serological tests (IHA) and ELISA

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Echinococcus granulosis is transmitted by

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Ingesting dog feces. If cysts ruptures, an anaphylactic reaction can occur to the worms Ags

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Diphyllobothriasis

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Fish Tapeworm, long

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Diphyllobothriasis is transmitted by

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Ingesting larvae from undercooked freshwater fish. Crustaceans are intermediate host

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Diphyllobothriasis symptoms

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-Most individuals are asymptomatic. However abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, numbness in fingers and toes, fatigue
-Megaloblastic anemia due to uptake of B12 by the worm
-Eosinophilia in early stages

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Diphyllobothriasis diagnosis

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Detection of eggs in stool

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Diphyllobothriasis treatment

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Niciosamide

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Trematodes

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Flukes

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Trematodes features

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Most are hermaphroditic except blood flukes (Schistos)
Leaf-like worm, small
Snails are intermediate hosts
Infects various organs of human host depending on species

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Paragonimus Westermani

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Lung fluke

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Paragonimus Westermani is transmitted by

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Eating undercooked crabs or crayfish

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Paragonimus Westermani symptoms

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Dry cough, Pulmonary effusion, Bronchioestasis, Pulmonary fibrosis, Rust colored sputum, Chest pain, Dyspnea

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Paragonimus Westermani Treatment

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Praziquantel: Paralysis or causes spasms in worms

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Paragonimus Westermani Diagnosis

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CBC reveals eosinophilia in 10-30% of individuals
Eggs in stool
Serological tests like ELISA

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Clonorchiasis

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Oriental liver fluke

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Clonorchiasis is caused by

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Ingesting uncooked or pickled freshwater fish

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Clonorchiasis symptoms

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Pancreatitis, Carcinoma, Diarrhea, Nausea and Vomitting

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Clonorchiasis affects

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Biliary tract. Inflammation leads to hyperplasia and fibrosis

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Clonorchiasis diagnosis and treatment

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Stool analysis and Plaziquantel

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Schistomiasis (New world)

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North America, South America, Central America

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Schistomiasis are

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Blood flukes that have one intermediate host (snail) and distinct separate sexes

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Schistomiasis cercariae transmission

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Through direct contact by swimming in contaminated rivers and lakes

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Schistomiasis primary site of infection is

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The intestine for S.mansori and S.japonicum

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Schistomiasis secrete

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Proteolytic enzymes that damage tissues

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Schistomiasis clinical presentation

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GI Bleeding, Liver damage and Diarrhea

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Schistomiasis diagnosis and treatment

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Eggs in stool and praziquantel

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Schistomiasis (Old World)

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Africa, Asia and Europe. Most prevalent in sub-saharan Africa. Very serious pathology

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Schistomiasis haematobium primary infection

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Urinary bladder

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Schistomiasis haematobium transmission

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Skin penetration from swimming in contaminated water

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Schistomiasis haematobium clinical presentation

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Fibrosis and Granulomas

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Schistomiasis haematobium diagnosis

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Eggs in urine/urinary bladder

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Schistomiasis haematobium treatment

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Praziquantel

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Nematodes

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-Roundworms, non-segmented and elongated
-Have digestive systems with mouth, intestine and anus
-Taper at both ends of worms
-Have separate sexes
-Can invade the liver, intestine, kidney, eyes, and subcutaneous tissue
-Categorized by whether or not they infect intestinal tissue

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Nematodes mode of transmission

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-Insect bite
-Direct penetration by infectious larvae
-Ingestion of undercooked pork
-Ingestion of contaminate soil

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Enterobiasis vermicularis

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Most common helminthic infection in the US

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Enterobiasis vermicularis mode of transmission

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Fecal-oral transmission through toys and clothing. Most people are asymptomatic

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Enterobiasis vermicularis clinical manifestation

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itching and restlessness at night

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Enterobiasis vermicularis diagnosis

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Examining peri-anal region
Scotch tape test for 3 consecutive days before washing
Analyzing under fingernails

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Enterobiasis vermicularis treatment

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Mebendazole or Pyrantel Pamoate

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Ascariasis lumbricoides

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Giant roundworm. Second only to pinworms

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Ascariasis lumbricoides transmission

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Ingestion of soil contaminated with human feces

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Ascariasis lumbricoides clinical presentation

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-Can migrate through body
-Cause abdominal pain, difficulty sleeping and restlessness
-Heavy infestations can lead to blockage of the small intestines, inhibit growth in children

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Ascariasis lumbricoides diagnosis

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Eggs in stool

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Ascariasis lumbricoides treatment

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Mebendaozole and Pyrantel Pamoate

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Trichinellossi

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