nematodes 1 Flashcards
what are the nematodes
trichostronglyoides ascaris lumbridoides hookworms - nectaor and ancylostma stronglyoides sterocoralis trichinella spiralis dracunculus mediensis
what are the trichostronglyoides species
ostertagia ostertagi - cattle
haemonchus contortus - ruminent horses pigs
trichostronglyoides axei - ruminents
what is the distribution of trichostronglyoides
seasonal influence in northern hemisphere
what are the symptoms of trichostronglyoides
emaciation and anemia
what is the treatment for trichostronglyoides
Anthelmentics Levimisole Alvermectin Milbemycin benzimidazole
where is ascaris lumbridoides found
south america
africa
china
what are the symptoms of ascaris lumbrioides
malnutrition and growth retardation in children
other symptoms due to larval stage in tissue and intestine = fever, abdominal pain, diarrhoae, asthma
how common is ascaris
most common human macroparasite
25% of people have
100 000 deaths pa
treatment for ascaris
not available for the poor
what are the hook worms and distribution
ancylostma duodnale - americas and middle east and southern europe
necator americanus - america
both africa and asia
what are the symptoms of hookworm infection
anemia (0.2ml blood /day/worm)
ground itch between toes
gastrointestinal problems and abdominal peristalis
heartfailure in children
mental and physical retardation (reversible)
how many people are infected with hookworms
1000 mil infected ww
65 000 deaths per year
how is hookworm diagnosed
microscopy of stool cant distinguish two species
treatment for hook worms
benzimidazole = mebendazole and albendazole
and iron supplements for anaemia
