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Introduction à la parasitologie médicale Flashcards

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What is parasitology?

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The study of infections directly or indirectly caused by parasites

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What is a parasite?

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organism that feeds exclusively at the expense of a host organism of a different species, either permanently or during a phase of its life cycle

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What is parasitosis?

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infestation with or disease caused by parasites.

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What are the three different kinds of hosts?

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Hôte définitif: parasite à l’état adulte

Hôte intermédiaire: parasite à l’état de larve

Hôte accidentel: parasitosis usually found in another species

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What is a reservoir?

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Organism in which parasites multiply between transmissions and infections

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How are parasites a problem globally?

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Omnipresent on our planet —> found in all climates

Important cause of morbidity and mortality

Affect extremely high number of people

ex: Geohelminths —> 1.5 billion people infected, 24% of global population

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How are parasites acquired in Canada? (3 main causes of parasitosis)

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Locally acquired

Immigrants from endemic locations

Travellers and tourism

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What are the three main ways in which parasites can be transmitted?

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  1. Fecal-oral (digestive)
  2. Direct and indirect contact including transcutaneous
  3. Vectors (ex: ticks, mosquitos, etc.)
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How is intestinal parasitosis dx in a lab?

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Microscopie —> méthode de référence

Feces is the specimen of choice (need 2-3 specimens for dx)

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Why do you study selles fraiches?

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Fast dx, evaluate “charge parasitaire”, evaluate motility of protozoa, detect mobile larvae

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Why do you study selles fixées?

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SAF-fixatives can be used (formol d’acétate de sodium) which allows for permanent colouration that helps with better visualization of Trophozoïtes and Kystes

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How is cutaneous parasitosis dx?

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Microscope and colourations

Clinic?

  • Aspect of lesions and anatomical localization
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How is “parasitose profond” dx?

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Specimen for microscopy if possible… if not:

  1. Medical imagery
  2. Serology
  3. Antigen detection
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Eosinophils and parasitosis:

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Type of WBC

Increased in blood during allergic rxns and certain parisitoses

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When are eosinophils associated with parasitosis?

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Severe infections

Infections plus profondes

Dissemination and migration of parasites

IN CUTANEOUS AND INTESTINAL PARASITOSIS —> NO EOSINOPHILS

The absence of eosinophils does not mean an absence of parasites

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What are the two classification groups of parasites?

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  1. Ectoparasites
  2. Endoparasites
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What are ectoparasites?

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Live on the surface of the body (skin, hair, nails, etc.)

Either insects and arachnids

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What are the different kinds of insects (4) and arachnids (2) that are considered ectoparasites?

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What are Sarcoptes scabei? —> SCABIES

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Mite (human skin)

Omnipresent globally

300M new cases annually

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Who is the most vulnerable? (scabies)

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Lower socioeconomic classes

People living in overcrowded living conditions

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How is it transmitted? (scabies)

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Person to person contact (direct)

VERY CONTAGIOUS (outbreaks in hospitals very very possible)

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How do they reproduce? (scabies)

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Creusent des sillons sous la peau

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What sites are affected by scabies?

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  1. Wrists
  2. Interdigital grooves
  3. Navel
  4. Lower back
  5. Buttocks and genitals
  6. Underarms and breasts
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What is the incubation period of scabies?

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Around 2 months but shorter if been exposed before

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Sx associated with scabies:

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Prurit cutané

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Dx of scabies:

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Microscopie sur raclures de peau

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Tx of scabies:

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Permethrin 5% (topical cream) or Ivermectin

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What are endoparasites?

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Parasites that live inside organism

Deep tissues and organs (ex: lungs, intestines, brain, etc.)

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What are the 4 main categories of endoparasites?

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  1. Protozoa
  2. Helminthes (worms)
  3. Chromistes
  4. Microsporidies (fungi)
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How are protozoa classified?

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classified according to their mode of locomotion

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What are the sub-classifications of amoebas?

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What are Entamoeba hystolytica?

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Intestinal parasite (amoeba)

Found across the globe but mostly in tropical and subtropical regions in: Latin America, Africa, and Asia

2nd highest cause of death due to parasitosis: 40k - 100k deaths per year

Infects 500M people a year —> 50M with abscesses in liver

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What are the two forms of Entamoeba hystolytica?

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  1. Trophozoite —> active form
  2. Kyste —> dissemination (resistant in environment)
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How are Entamoeba hystolytica transmitted?

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Fecal-oral (contaminated food and water) and oro-genital sex

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Incubation period of Entamoeba hystolytica:

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Couple days to months —> hepatic abscesses in 8-20 weeks

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Sx of Entamoeba hystolytica:

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90% of cases are asymptomatic

but if not… causes intestinal symptoms such as:

  • Wide range of symptoms
  • Mild diarrhoea
  • Dysentery
  • Haemorrhagic or fulminant colitis
37
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Dx of Entamoeba hystolytica:

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Microscope of fresh or fixed faecal matter

Antigenic detection

PCR testing

Serology —> hepatic abscesses

38
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Tx of Entamoeba hystolytica:

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All cases are treated even in asymptomatic:

Asymptomatic:

  • Luminal agents —> work against kystes
  • Paromomycin x 7 days

Intestinal or extra-intestinal infections:

  • Tissular agent —> work against trophozoites
  • Metronidazole x 7-10 days followed by a luminal agent
39
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What are the sub-classifications of flagellated?

40
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What are Giardia lamblia?

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Intestinal parasitosis

Most frequently found in Canada and US but can be found globally

Prevalent in temperate climates: 2-10% of adults and 25% of children

Tropical climates: 50-80% are carriers

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What are the two forms of Giardia?

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Trophozoite —> active form

Kyste —> dissemination (resistant in environment)

42
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How is giardia transmitted?

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Fecal-oral: contaminated food/water or just person to person

43
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What is the reservoir for giardia?

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Mostly in beavers

44
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In developed countries… where is giardia most often found?

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Daycare service

Hikers

HARSAH (hommes ayant des relations sexuelles avec d’autres hommes)

Family members of a patient

Immunosuppressed (IgA deficiency)

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What is the incubation period of giardia?

46
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Sx of giardia:

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small intestine

  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Abdominal cramps
  • Diarrhea
  • Steatorrhea and odour
  • Flatulence

Symptoms last for 2-4 weeks but can turn chronic in some cases

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Dx of giardia:

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Microscope: selle fixée or intestinal biopsy

Antigen detection

PCR test and serology

48
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Tx of giardia:

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Who is treated: EVERYONE, symptomatic and asymptomatic (to avoid transmission)

Metronidazole x 5-7 days

49
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What are the sub-classification of sporozoa?

50
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What is Plasmodium sp.?

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Malaria –> paludism

200M cases a year —> 80% of cases in 16 counties (15 in Sub-Saharan Africa and India)

51
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What are the 5 species of plasmodium that infect humans?

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  1. P. falciparum (mondial)
  2. P. vivax (pas d’Afrique Sub-saharienne
  3. P. ovale (Afrique surtout)
  4. P. malariae (mondial)
  5. P. knowlesi (Borneo et Malaisie)
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What are the 4 forms of plasmodium?

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  1. Gametocytes —> germinative form, ingested by mosquitos
  2. Sporozoites —> form injected by mosquitos
  3. Schizont —> disseminated form
  4. Trophozoites —> mature form
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How are plasmodium transmitted?

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Through mosquitos

Vector —> anophèle (genus of mosquito)

Mostly in rural regions during rainy season

54
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What are the two cycles of plasmodium infection?

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Hepatocytes (liver)

Erythrocytes (blood)

55
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What is the incubation of plasmodium?

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8-25 days —> fever up to 3 months after returning from trip

56
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Sx of Plasmodium infection:

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Fever and chills

Sweating

Headaches

Weakness and discomfort

Myalgia and arthralgia

Diarrhoea (or constipation) and abdominal cramps

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What causes a severe rxn to plasmodium?

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Especially P. falciparum (sometimes vivax)

Causes:

  • Neurological impairment
  • Severe hemorrhage
  • Respiratory distress

Risk factors:

  • People that aren’t immune
  • Children
  • Pregnant women
  • Immunosuppressed individuals
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Dx of plasmodium infection:

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Frottis sanguin —> frottis mince, goutte épaisse

Antigen detection (rapid testing, best for P. falciparum and vivax)

Serology and PCR testing

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Tx of plasmodium infection:

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Medical emergency!

Depends on: species, region where acquired, severity of infection

Rx available:

  • Atovaquone-proguanil (Malarone ®)
  • Chloroquine
  • Mefloquine
  • Doxycicline
  • Primaquine

IF SEVERE INFECTION = Artesunate IV

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How can malaria be prevented?

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  • Traveller education
  • Protection against mosquitoes
    • Insect repellent (Deet 30%)
    • Light-coloured long garments
    • Mosquito nets
  • Limit activities outside from dusk to dawn
  • Drug prophylaxis
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How are helminthes classified?

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classified according to their morphology

62
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What are the sub-classifications of nematodes?

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ROUND WORMS

63
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What are Enterobius vermicularis?

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Pinworms (oxyure)

Intestinal parasites

Global, but mostly in temperate climates in children between 5 and 10 years old

64
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What are the two main forms of pinworms?

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Adult worm (8-13 mm)

Eggs

65
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How are pinworms transmitted?

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Females live 2 - 3 months

Fecal-oral transmission:

  • Contaminated food
  • Person to person
  • Self-infection

Indirect contact transmission:

  • Clothing and bedding
  • Surfaces

Aerial transmission of eggs possible

Frequent intra-family transmission

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What is the incubation period of pinworms?

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1-2 months

67
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Sx associated with pinworms:

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Infections localized in cecum or appendix

Can be asymptomatic or cause anal itching (prurit anal)

  • Excoriations
  • Possible bacterial superinfections
  • Night agitation and insomnia
  • Digestive sx if infection is more severe
68
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Dx of pinworms:

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Microscopie sur selles —> not very useful

“Scotch Test” test à la cellophane adhésive de Graham —> morning, before shower/bath

69
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Tx of pinworms:

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Antiparasitic with action against nematodes:

  • Mebendazole
  • Albendazole
  • Pyrantel pamoate
70
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What are the sub-classifications of cestodes?

71
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What are the two forms of tapeworm infections?

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Humain hôte définitif: Vers matures, Infection tractus digestif

Humain hôte intermédiaire: Larves, Infections extra-intestinalese

72
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What Is Taenia solium?

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Taenia du porc

Mostly in tropical and sub-tropical climates in rural/périurban zones >>> cities

Very frequent cause of convulsions

73
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What are the three main forms of Taenia solium?

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  1. Eggs
  2. Cysticerques (larvae)
  3. Adult worms (2-7 m)
74
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How is Taenia solium transmitted?

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Fecal-oral transmission from consuming contaminated pork, person to person, or auto-infestation

75
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Sx of Taenia solium infection:

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Neurocysticercose

Atteinte SNC ou oculaire

SNC: parenchymateuse ou extra- paranchymateuse

Atteinte parenchymateuse

  • Plus fréquente
  • Convulsion
  • Lésions kystiques ou rehaussantes
76
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Dx of Taenia solium:

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TDM or IRM cérébrale

Serology

Occular examination (everyone)

Biopsy to confirm dx

77
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Tx of Taenia solium:

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Symptomatic patients with variable cysts or degeneration are treated

Combination therapy of antiparasitics

  • Albendazole
  • Praziquantel

Corticosteroids

Anti-convulsants

78
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What are the sub-classifications of trematodes?

79
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What is the Schistosoma sp.?

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200M people affected annually in 74 countries

S. mansoni: Africa, Middle East, Asia, and Latin America

S. japonicum: China, Southwest Asia, and Indonesia

S. haematobium: Africa and the Middle East

80
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What are the two forms of the Schistosoma sp.?

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Eggs

Adult worms (male and female)

81
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How are Schistosoma transmitted?

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Transcutaneous from contact with water (mostly in children)

82
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What is the acute form of a Schistosoma infection?

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Katayama fever

Incubation: 2-12 weeks, first exposure

Eosiniphilie

Sx: fever, chills, myalgia, abdominal pain, diarrhea

Auto-résolutive

83
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What is the chronic form of a Schistosoma infection?

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Immune response directed towards migrating eggs

Intestinal infection —> portal hypertension

Bladder problems, lung damage, possible SNC infection

84
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Dx of Schistosoma:

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Lab testing (eosinophilia)

Microscope to search for eggs in feces and urine

Serology

85
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Tx of Schistosoma:

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Everyone is treated

Praziquantel and corticosteroids

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