Intro To Helminthology Flashcards
1
Q
What two phyla of parasitic helminths are we concerned with?
A
Platyhelminthes (flat worms) and Nematoda (roundworms)
2
Q
Most common helminth infections
A
Schistosomiasis, cysticerosis, hookworm, ascarisis, lymphatic filariasis etc
3
Q
Infection with helminths
A
Food with ovae or penetration by objective larva
4
Q
Definitive versus intermediate host
A
Definitive : hosting sexually mature adult worms
Intermediate : harbouring the larval stages
5
Q
Two most common types of Platyhelminthes (flaty)
A
Trematoda (flukes)
Cestoidea (tapeworms)
