Parasitology Flashcards
Disease absents from the beginning or has
been eradicated.
Absence of Disease
Habitual presence of a disease within a given
geographic area.
Endemic Disease
Persistent, high levels of disease occurrence.
Hyperendemic Disease
An increase, often sudden, in number of cases
of a disease above what normally expected.
Epidemic Disease
Same definition of epidemic but is often used
for more limited geographic area.
Outbreak Disease
Epidemic that has spread over several
countries or continents, usually affecting large
populations
Pandemic Disease
Occurs infrequently and irregularly
Sporadic Disease
Living together of unlike organisms
Symbiosis
One species benefits from the relationship without
harming or benefiting the other.
Commensalism
Two organisms mutually benefit each other
Mutualism
Parasite depends on another organism for its
survival, usually at the expense of the host.
Parasitism
Considered as the Un-holy Trinity
Hookworm, Whipworm, and Giant Intestinal Worm
After hatching, the larvae will enter the anus and
develop into adults in the cecum.
ENTEROBIUS VERMICULARIS
Treatment for Enterobius Vermicularis
▪ Mebendazole
▪ Albendazole
▪ Pyrantel pamoate
Diagnosis for Eneterobius Vermicularis
▪ Graham Scotch Tape Method
▪ Males signs
- Slight itching of the penis
- Painful urination
- Clear discharge from penis
▪ Females signs
- Strawberry cervix
- White or greenish-yellow odorous discharge
- Vaginal itching
- Painful urination
TRICHOMONAS VAGINALIS
Treatment for Trichomonas Vaginalis
Metronidazole
Laboratory Exam for Malaria
▪ Thick & Thin Blood Smear – for presence of parasite
▪ Para Sight F Test – dipstick test for simple and rapid diagnosis of plasmodium falciparum.
▪ Serological Test
- IHA: Indirect Hemeagglutination
- ELISA: Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay
Treatment of Malaria
▪ Chloroquine
▪ Pyrimethamine & Sulfadoxine
- Combination maybe used in areas with high levels of
resistance to chloroquine.
Elimination Phases of Malaria
▪ Sultan Kudarat
▪ Occidental Mindoro
Control Phases of Malaria
▪ Palawan
Major Tropical Diseases
● Malaria
● Schistosomiasis
● Filariasis
● Leishmaniasis
● Trypanosomiasis
● Leprosy
