Helminths Flashcards
Etiologic agent of Pin worms
Enterobius
vermicularis
Etiologic agent of Hook worms
Necator
americanus
Etiologic agent of Roundworms
Ascaris
lumbricoides
What is under HELMINTHIASIS
-NEMATODES
-CESTODES
-TREMATODES
What is under NEMATODES
-PINWORMS
-HOOKWORMS
-ROUNDWORMS
Mode of transmission of NEMATODES
Vehicle
Foodborne
Waterborne
Direct Contact
Symptoms on pinworms
Perianal pruritus
Symptoms on HOOKWORMS
- Chest pain
- Abd pain
- Hemorrhage
Symptoms of ROUNDWORMS
- Anorexia
- Vomiting
- Abd distension
Complications of pinworms
Appendicitis
Complications of Hookworms
Anemia
Complications of roundworms
Intestinal Obstruction
Diagnosis of hookworms
Fecalysis
Diagnosis of Pinworms
Scotch tape method
Diagnosis of Roundworms
Abd X Ray
Nematodes Treatment
Mebendazole ( Antiox )
Albendazole (Albenza )
Pyrantel (Pin-X)
Piperazine ( Purina )
Prevention of NEMATODES
Handwashing
Food hygiene
Sanitary Excreta Disposal
what’s under CESTODES (TAPEWORMS)
PORK
BEEF
FISH
Etiologic agent of Pork
Taenia solium