Helminths Flashcards
1
Q
Trichuris trichiuria is a ___ worm
A
whipworm
1
Q
Enterobius vermicularis is a ___ worm
A
pinworm / threadworm
2
Q
Ascaris lumbricoides is a ___ worm
A
large intestinal roundworm
3
Q
How does ascaris lumbricoides cause eosinophilia?
A
The larvae migrate into lung airspace causing eosinophilia.
4
Q
What is associated with hookworms?
A
Hookworm anaemia / severe anaemia
5
Q
Termatodes / flatworms are associated with___
A
Water (eg. fish)