Intestinal Distress Flashcards
What are the causative organisms of Intestinal Distress?
Enterobius vernicularis (pinworm), Trichuris trichura (whipworm), Diphyloborthium latum (fish tapeworm), Hymenolepis nana and H. diminuta. Taenia solium (pork tapewom)
What form of Intestinal Distress is Enterobius venicluaris?
Helminth
What type of helminth is Enterobius vernicularis?
Pinworm
What are the most common modes of transmission for Intestinal Distress (Enterobius verniculais)?
Cycle A; vehicle (food, water), formites, self-inoculation
What are the virulence factors for Intestinal Distress (Enterobius verniculais)?
How do you culture/diagnose Intestinal Distress (Enterobius verniculais)?
Adhesive tape + microscopy
How do you prevent Intestinal Distress (Enterobius verniculais)?
Hygiene
How do you treatt Intestinal Distress (Enterobius verniculais)?
Mebendazole, piperazine
What are the distinctive features of Intestinal Distress (Enterobius verniculais)?
Common in United States
What are the epidemiological features of Intestinal Distress (Enterobius verniculais)?
United States: up to 40 million cases per year
What form of Intestinal Distress is Intestinal Distress (Enterobius verniculais)?
Helminth
What type of helminth is Trichuris trichura?
Whipworm
What are the most common modes of transmission in Intestinal Distress (Trichuris trichiura)?
Cycle A: vehicle (soil), fecal-oral
What are the virulence factors for Intestinal Distress (Trichuris trichiura)?
Burrowing and invasiveness
How do you culture/diagnose Intestinal Distress (Trichuris trichiura)?
Blood count, serology, egg or worm detection