LE1 (Parasitic Platyhelminthes) Flashcards
Fasciola hepatica/gigantica
(Disease caused)
Fascioliasis
Fasciola hepatica/gigantica
(Mode of transmission)
Fecal-Oral Route
Ingestion of Undercooked/Unwashed Aquatic Plant
Fasciola hepatica/gigantica
(Intermediate host)
1st IH: Snail (In PH: L. philippinensis and L. auricularia rubiginosa | hepatica: amphibious; gigantica: aquatic)
2nd IH: Aquatic Plants (Ipomea obscura and Nasturtium officinale)
Fasciola hepatica/gigantica
(Definitive host)
Herbivorous mammals (Sheep, Cattle, Buffalo, Goats)
Wild domestic herbivores (Deer, Camels, Horses, and Rabbits)
Accidental Dead-End Host: Humans
Fasciola hepatica/gigantica
(Infective stage)
Metacercariae (Ingestion of this encysted on edible aquatic plants)
Fasciola hepatica/gigantica
(Diagnostic Stage)
Unembryonated eggs (passed in feces)
Fasciola hepatica/gigantica
(Treatment)
Triclabendazole | Bithionol
Clonorchis sinensis
(Disease caused)
Clonorchiasis
Clonorchis sinensis
(Mode of transmission)
Fecal-Oral Route
Ingestion of Undercooked Fish
Clonorchis sinensis
(Intermediate host)
1st IH: Snail (Parafossarulus, Bulinus, Thiara, Melanoides) | 2nd IH: Fish (Family Cyprinidae)
Clonorchis sinensis
(Definitive host)
Carnivorous mammals (Humans, Domestic Carnivores, Wild Carnivores)
Clonorchis sinensis
(Infective stage)
Metacercariae (in flesh or skin of fresh water fish are ingested by the definitive host
Clonorchis sinensis
(Diagnostic Stage)
Embryonated eggs (passed in feces)
Clonorchis sinensis
(Treatment)
Praziquantel, Albendazole and Praziquantel-albendazole
Paragonimus westermani
(Disease caused)
Paragonimiasis
Paragonimus westermani
(Mode of transmission)
Fecal-sputum-oral route
Ingestion of undercooked crab/crustacean