Parasite hints Flashcards
Parasite causing Brain cysts, siezures
Taenia solium (cysticercosis)
Parasite causing Liver cysts
Echinococcus granulosus (anaphylaxis if antigens released)
Parasite causing vit. B12 deficiency
Diphyllobothrium latum (raw fish)
Parasite causing Biliary tract disease, cholangiocarcinoma
Clonorchis sinensis (undercooked fish)
Parasite causing hemoptysis
P. westermani (undercooked crab meat)
Parasite causing Portal hypertension, liver and spleen granulomas
Schistosoma mansoni (snails host, penetrate skin)
Parasite causing hematuria, bladder cancer
Schistosoma haematobium (snail host, penetrate skin)
Parasite causing Microcytic anemia
Ancylostoma duodenale, Necator americanus
Parasite causing perianal pruritus
Enterobius vermicularis