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MICROBIOLOGY- Parasitology II Flashcards

1
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Which other name do Cestodes receive?

A

Tapeworms

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2
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Who are consider cestodes?

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Taenia solium
Diphyllobotrium latum
Echinococcis granulosus

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How is adquired Taenia solium?

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Ingestion of larvae encysted un undercooked pork

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4
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Which could be the result of Ingested Taenia solium?

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Intestinal infection

Cysticercosis, neurocysticercosis

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What is ingested in order to have Cysticercosis, neurocysticercosis?

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Ingestion of eggs

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Which is the treatment for Taenia solium infection?

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Praziquantel

Albendazole for neurocysticercosis

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This cestode is related to vitamin B12 deficiency causing anemia

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Diphyllobothrium latum

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How does Diphyllobothrium latum causes Vitamin B12 deficiency?

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Tapeworm competes for B12 in intestine causing anemia

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9
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Which treatment is given in case of Diphyllobothrium latum infection?

A

Praziquantel

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How is adquired Diphyllobothrium latum?

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Ingestion of larvar from raw fresh water

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How is transmitted Echinococcus granulosus?

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Ingestion of eggs from dog feces

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What can Echinococcus granulosus cause in the liver?

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Hydatid cysts in liver

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What happens if the hydatid cysts breaks down?

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Can cause anaphylaxis of antigens released

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If remove surgically, which are the preacutions to take out Hydatid cyst?

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Surgeons preinject with ethanol to kill cysts before removal

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15
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This medication works as treatment for Echinococcus granulosus

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Albendazole

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16
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This is the alternative name for Trematodes

17
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Which parasites are consider Trematodes?

A

Schistosoma

Clonorchis sinesis

18
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Who are host of Schistosoma?

19
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Which diseases can Schistosomas cause?

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Liver and spleen granulomas, fibrosis and inflamation

20
Q

What can Schistosomas cause as chronic infection?

A

Can lead to squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder

21
Q

Which Schistosoma specie is related to squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder?

A

S. haematobium

22
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Clinically hiw can be manifested tje squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder?

A

Painless hematuria

23
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Which is the treatment for Schistosoma and Clonorchis sinesis?

A

Praziquantel

24
Q

This parasite is adquired by undercooked fish

A

Clonorchis sinesis

25
Q

Which could be the consequense of Clonorchis sinesis infection?

A

Biliary tract inflamation → pigmented gallstones

26
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Which parasite is associated with cholangiocarcinoma?

A

Clonorchis sinesis

27
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These nematodes can cause Mycrocitic anemia

A

Ancylostoma, Necatos

28
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Which parasites can cause Portal hypertension?

A

Schistosoma mansoni

Schistosoma japonicum

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