Helminths (general info)

Question 1

there are 4 types of host, what are they?

Answer 1

1. Final or definitive host
2. Intermediate host
3. Reservoir host
4. Dead-end or accidental host​

Question 2

what is a definitive host?

Answer 2

Host that harbors the sexually mature adult forms

Question 3

what is an Intermediate host?

Answer 3

host(s) that harbor the larvae form or asexual stage of parasite

Question 4

what is a Reservoir host?

Answer 4

Animals that harbor the same species of parasites that are potential sources of human infection

Question 5

Dead-end or accidental host?

Answer 5

animal parasites do not require a developmental stage in humans but still may infect humans and cause disease

Question 6

what are you 3 types of helminths or worms?

Answer 6

Cestodes, trematodes, nematodes