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Parasites: Helminths - Nematodes Flashcards

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Enterobius vermicularis

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an intestinal nematode

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female Enterobius vermicularis nematodes oviposit their eggs around the

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anus

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Enterobius vermicularis is transmitted via the

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fecal-oral route

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the Scotch tape test

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the Scotch tape test (application of tape to the anal early in the morning) can confirm presence of Enterobius vermicularis (eggs will be visible upon microscopic examination of tape strip)

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treatment of Enterobius vermicularis infection includes

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pyrantel pamoate

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___________ is effective against the intestinal nematodes: Enterobius vermicularis, Ancylostoma duodenale, Necator americanus, Ascaris lumbricoides, Strongyloides stercoralis and Trichinella spiralis

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albendazole

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Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus

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hookworms (intestinal nematodes)

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Ancylostoma duodenale

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an intestinal nematode

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Necator americanus

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an intestinal nematode

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Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus are

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hookworms

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Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus larvae enter the body by

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penetrating exposed skin (mostly the feet)

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after penetrating the skin, Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus travel

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after penetrating the skin, Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus travel from the bloodstream → lungs/trachea → pharynx (where the worms are swallowed) → GI tract

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Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus infections may result in

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iron deficiency anemia, which is characterized by microcytic, hypochromic RBCs on blood smear

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Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus infections are diagnosed by

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the presence of eggs in the stool

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_____ is seen in Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus infections

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eosinophilia

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treatment of Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus infections includes

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pyrantel pamoate

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Ascaris lumbricoides

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an intestinal nematode

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after ingestion of eggs, Ascaris lumbricoides travels

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from the small intestine → bloodstream → lungs/trachea → pharynx (where the worms are swallowed) → GI tract

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Ascaris lumbricoides is

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the intestinal nematode most highly associated with respiratory symptoms

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20
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a major complication of Ascaris lumbricoides infection is

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obstruction of the ileocecal valve

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Ascaris lumbricoides infection is diagnosed by

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the presence of eggs in the stool

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______ is seen in Ascaris lumbricoides infection

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eosinophilia

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Strongyloides stercoralis

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an intestinal nematode

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Strongyloides stercoralis larvae enter the body by

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penetrating exposed skin (mostly the feet)

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after penetrating the skin, Strongyloides stercoralis travels

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after penetrating the skin, Strongyloides stercoralis travels from the bloodstream → lungs/trachea → pharynx (where the worms are swallowed) → GI tract

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Strongyloides stercoralis autoinfection

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larvae hatch from eggs laid in the intestinal wall, repenetrate the wall, and enter the bloodstream in Strongyloides stercoralis autoinfection

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Strongyloides stercoralis infection is diagnosed by

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presence of larvae in the stool

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28
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eosinophilia

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is seen in Strongyloides stercoralis infection

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treatment of Strongyloides stercoralis infection includes

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ivermectin

30
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Trichinella spiralis

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an intestinal nematode

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Trichinella spiralis is found in

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undercooked meat (such as pork or bear)

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Trichinella spiralis infection can cause

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periorbital edema

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Trichinella spiralis infection presents with

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nausea and vomiting

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Trichinella spiralis can cause

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Trichinella spiralis larvae are carried to

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muscle via the bloodstream

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Trichinella spiralis larvae travel to striated muscle

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where they form cysts

37
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Trichinella spiralis larvae form

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cysts within striated muscle

38
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Trichinella spiralis infection can cause

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muscle inflammation and myalgia

39
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_______ is seen in Trichinella spiralis infection

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eosinophilia

40
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List the Intestinal Nematodes (Helminths)

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  1. Enterobius Vernicularis
  2. Ancylostoma Duodenale
  3. Necator Americanus
  4. Ascaris Lumbricoides
  5. Stronglyoides Stercoralis
  6. Trichinella Spiralis
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List the Tissue Nematodes (Helminths)

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  1. Dracunulus Medinensis
  2. Wuchereria Bancrofti
  3. Onchocerca Volvulus
  4. Toxocara Canis
  5. Loa Loa
42
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Dracunculus medinensis

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a tissue nematode

43
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Dracunculus medinensis is transmitted via

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water contaminated with copepods containing larvae

44
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copepods (small crustaceans) are intermediate hosts of

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Dracunculus medinensis

45
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adult female Dracunculus medinensis nematodes emerge from

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painful skin ulcers

46
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Dracunculus medinensis nematodes are removed by

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slowly wrapping the worms around a stick

47
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_______ is seen in Dracunculus medinensis infection

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eosinophilia

48
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Onchocerca volvulus

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a tissue nematode

49
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Onchocerca volvulus microfilariae in the eye can cause

50
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________ is seen in Onchocerca volvulus infection

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eosinophilia

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Onchocerca volvulus microfilariae are seen on microscopy of

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skin biopsy

52
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________ is effective against Onchocerca volvulus

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ivermectin

53
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Wuchereria bancrofti

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a tissue nematode

54
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Wuchereria bancrofti causes

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lymphatic filariasis (known as elephantiasis, a chronic, severe lymphedema)

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Wuchereria bancrofti can cause

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lymphangitis and painful lymphadenopathy

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lymphangitis and painful lymphadenopathy

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tropical pulmonary eosinophilia, characterized by nocturnal cough, wheezing, and dyspnea

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________ are the vector of Wuchereria bancrofti

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mosquitoes

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Wuchereria bancrofti nematodes are seen on

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thick blood smear

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________ is seen in Wuchereria bancrofti infection

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eosinophilia

60
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________ is effective against Wuchereria bancrofti

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diethylcarbamazine

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Toxocara canis

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a tissue nematode

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Toxocara canis is transmitted via

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food contaminated with infected dog or cat feces

63
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ocular larva migrans

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ocular larva migrans (an invasion of the eye by Toxocara canis) can lead to blindness

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_______ is seen in Toxocara canis infection

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eosinophilia

65
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_______ is effective against Toxocara canis

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albendazole

66
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Loa loa

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a tissue nematode

67
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migrating Loa loa nematodes can

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cause cyst-like collections in subcutaneous tissue (especially near the eye and tendons)

68
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adult Loa loa worms can

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migrate across the conjunctiva

69
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Loa loa microfilariae can be

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detected on blood smear

70
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______ _____ are the vector of Loa loa

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deer flies

71
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_______ is seen in Loa loa infection

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eosinophilia

72
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________ is effective against Loa loa

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  1. diethylcarbamazine

2. albendazole

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