Parasite Associations Flashcards
1
Q
Biliary tract disease, cholangiocarcinoma
A
Chlonorchis sinensis = Trematode/Fluke
2
Q
Brain cysts, seizures
A
Taenia solium (cysticercosis) = Cestode/Tapeworm
3
Q
Hematuria, bladder cancer
A
Schistosoma haematobium = Trematode/Fluke
4
Q
Liver (hydatid) cysts
A
Echinococcus granulosus = Cestode/Tapeworm
5
Q
Microcytic anemia
A
Ancyclostoma, Necator = Hookworms
Nematode/Roundworm
6
Q
Perianal pruritus
A
Enterobius = Pinworms
Nematode/Roundworm
7
Q
Portal HTN
A
Schistosoma mansoni
Schistosoma japonicum
Trematode/Fluke
8
Q
Vitamin B12 deficiency
A
Diphyllobothrium latum = Cestode/Tapeworm