Nematodes (General)

Question 1

Of the Nematodes which reach maturity, which ones are intestinal?

Answer 1

• Ancylostoma
• Ascaris
• Enterobius
• Necator
• Strongyloides
• Trichuris

Question 2

Of the nematodes which reach maturity, which one are extra-intestinal?

Answer 2

• Wuchereria
• Onchocera
• Dracunulus
• Loa Loa
• Trichinella

Question 3

Of the nematodes which fail to reach maturity, which ones are cutaneous?

Answer 3

• Ancylostoma

- Strongloides

Question 4

Of the nematodes which fail to reach maturity, which ones are visceral?

Answer 4

• Toxocara

- Ancylostoma

Question 5

Describe the hepatic-tracheal migration of nematodes

Answer 5

• From the gut, enters liver through portal system.
• From liver, goes into hepatic vein, enters posterior vena cava to enter heart.
• From heart goes into pulmonary artery to enter lungs,
• Then back to gut