Helminths Flashcards

1
Q

Trichuris trichiuria is a ___ worm

A

whipworm

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1
Q

Enterobius vermicularis is a ___ worm

A

pinworm / threadworm

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2
Q

Ascaris lumbricoides is a ___ worm

A

large intestinal roundworm

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3
Q

How does ascaris lumbricoides cause eosinophilia?

A

The larvae migrate into lung airspace causing eosinophilia.

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4
Q

What is associated with hookworms?

A

Hookworm anaemia / severe anaemia

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5
Q

Termatodes / flatworms are associated with___

A

Water (eg. fish)

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