Parasitology Table: Nematodes Flashcards
What is the common name for Enterobius vermicularis?
pinworm
What is the infective form of Enterobius vermicularis?
embryonated egg
What is the transmission method for Enterobius vermicularis? What is the non-human host?
fecal-oral; none
What is the habitat in humans for enterobius vermicularis?
colon
What is the disease/pathology caused by Enterobius vermicularis?
mild GI symptoms; pruritis ani (scratching may lead to cellulitis)
**autoinfection may occur if eggs hatch and larvae migrate back into the colon
What is the diagnostic method for Enterobius vermicularis?
scotch-tape eggs/adults
What drugs are used for Enterobius vermicularis?
pyrantel pamoate
What is the common name for Trichuris trichiura?
whipworm
What is the infectious form for Trichuris trichiura?
embryonated egg
What is the transmission method for Trichuris trichiura? What is the non-human host?
fecal-oral; none
What is the habitat for Trichuris trichiura?
colon
rectum
What is the disease/pathology caused by Trichuris trichiura?
acute dysentery
chronic hemorrhagic colitis
rectal prolapse
What is the diagnostic method for Trichuris trichiura?
stool exam for egg
What is the medication of choice for Trichuris trichiura?
medendazole
What is the common name for Ascaris lumbricoides?
ascariasis
What is the infectious for of Ascaris lumbricoides?
embryonated egg
What is the transmission method of Ascaris lumbricoides? What is the non-human host?
fecal-oral; none
What is the habitat for Ascaris lumbricoides?
small intestine
bile ducts
What is the disease/pathology caused by Ascaris lumbricoides?
abdominal distress
intestinal obstruction
What is the diagnostic method for Ascaris lumbricoides?
stool exam for egg
eosinophilia
What is the drug of choice for Ascaris lumbricoides?
albendazole
What is the common name for Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus?
hookworms
What is the infective form of Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus?
3rd stage filariform larva
What is the method of transmission of Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus? What is the non-human host?
skin contact; none
What is the habitat for Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus?
small intestine