Nematodes Flashcards
Nematodes is also known as
Roundworm
Characteristics of Nematodes/Roundworm
Elongated, smooth
Complete digestive system
Invade any human organ
Dioecious - male and female reproductive organs in separate individuals
Intestinal Nematodes
Capillaria philippinensis
Ascaris Lumbrecoides
Trichinella spiralis
Trichuris trichiura
Enterobius vermicularis
Necator americanus
Strongylides stercoralis
CATTENS
Extra-Intestinal Nematodes (Blood & Tissue) Nematodes
Onchocerca volvulus
Wuchereria bancrofti
Brugia malayi
Dracunculus medinensis
Toxocara species
Ancylostoma caninum
Loa loa
Ascaris lumbricoides
Giant roundworm
Disease caused by Ascaris lumbrecoides
Ascariasis/Roundworm Disease
Mode of transmission of A. lumbrecoides
Ingestion of eggs/soil
Distinguishing characteristic of Male Ascaris from Female Ascaris
Male Ascaris has curved end tail
DOC for Ascariosis
Albendazole
Mebendazole
Necator americanus
New World Hookworm
Ancylostoma duodenale
Old World Hookworm
Disease caused by Necator americanus
Hookworm disease
Mode of Transmission of N. americanus
Direct Skin penetration
Clinical Findings of Hookworm Disease
Severe Anemia
Iron Deficiency
DOC for Necator americanus (Hookworm)
Albendazole
Mebendazole
Strongyloides stercoralis
Threadworm
Disease caused by Strongyloides stercoralis
Strongyloidiasis
Mode of Transmission of S. stercoralis
Direct skin penetration by larvae
Diagnosis of Strongyloides
Enterotest (String test)
DOC for Strongyloidiasis
Ivermectin
Disease caused by Trichinella spiralis
Trichinosis/Trichinellosis
Transmission fo Trichinosis
Ingestion of eggs in porks