Para 3 - Sheet1 Flashcards
In general, diagnosis of trematodes is when you see this in a patient’s stool
Un/Embryonated egg
Encysted form of larva
Metacercariae
Flukes that inhabit the lungs
Paragonimus Westermani
Eggs with apical spine
Schistosoma hematobium
If the infection had a lateral spine, the infection would probably be caused by
S. mansoni
If the infection had a vestigial lateral spine, the infection would probably be caused by
S. japonicum
Scistosoma associated with cancer
S. hematobium
What kind of Cancer will the schistosoma in the previous number will cause?
Urinary bladder ca
Compatible with schistosome infection?
Puritus while swimming in the lake
Schistosome infection Associated with?
Cercariae penetrate the skin while swimming in the water
Male worms (schistomes) possess a canal:
Gynecophoric Canal
The canal is located on:
Ventral side
Female Schistosomiasis?
Longer and slender
Occurs after weeks or months, reaction against migrating schistosomule which passes thru blood circulation from liver to lung?
Katayama Disease
Intermediate host Schistosoma
A. Snail
B. Freshwater Fish
C. Saltwater Fish
A. Snail
Proper sequence life cycle Schistosoma in intermediate host
A. Sporocyst, Miracidia, Cercariae
B. Miracidia, Sporocyst, Cercariae
C. Cercariae, Metacercariae, Miracidia
D. Miracidia, Cercariae, Sporocyst
B. Miracidia, Sporocyst, Cercariae
A patient infected with Schistosoma jaundice
ascites
splenomegaly
portal hypertention
splenomegaly
Main treatment for Schistosomiasis
Praziquantel