Parasite hints Flashcards

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Parasite causing Brain cysts, siezures

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Taenia solium (cysticercosis)

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Parasite causing Liver cysts

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Echinococcus granulosus (anaphylaxis if antigens released)

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Parasite causing vit. B12 deficiency

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Diphyllobothrium latum (raw fish)

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Parasite causing Biliary tract disease, cholangiocarcinoma

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Clonorchis sinensis (undercooked fish)

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Parasite causing hemoptysis

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P. westermani (undercooked crab meat)

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Parasite causing Portal hypertension, liver and spleen granulomas

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Schistosoma mansoni (snails host, penetrate skin)

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Parasite causing hematuria, bladder cancer

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Schistosoma haematobium (snail host, penetrate skin)

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Parasite causing Microcytic anemia

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Ancylostoma duodenale, Necator americanus

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Parasite causing perianal pruritus

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Enterobius vermicularis

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