LESSON 6 Flashcards
is an infection by parasite roundworm
ascariasis
causative agent of ascariasis
ascaris lumbricoide
are elongated, cyclindrical worms that are tapered at the oral portion and pointed at the anal end
ascaris lumbricoide
they appear creamy and pinkish yellow when fresh
ascaris lumbricoide
is used as fertilizers
night soil
developmental stage of ascariasis
EMBRYONATED OVA
LARVAL STAGE
ADULT STAGE
preriumbilical pain aggravated by cold stimulation
NAKAMURA SIGN
Diagnostic test for ascariasis
STOOL FOR OVA
ABDOMINAL X-RAY
CBC
-are type of disease-fighting white blood cells
-indicate most often a parasitic infection an allergic reaction or cancer
eosinophils
treatment of ascariasis
mebendazole- 15cc single dose
inflammation of bile duct
cholangitis
is an acute bacterial infection on the intestines characterized by diarrhea and fever
BACILLARY DYSENTERY
associated with passing out of bloody-mucoid stools accompanied by tenasmus
BACILLARY DYSENTERY
causative agent og bacillary dysentery
shigella group of bacteria
four serologic group of bacillary dysentery
SHIGELLA FLESNERI
SHIGELLA BOYDII
SHIGELLA CONNEI
SHIGELLA DYSENTERIAE