Phasmids Flashcards
This parasite has a cylindrical body and a cuticle with three name outer layers which is made up of ?
Enterobius vermicularis; collagen
Synonym for E.vermicularis
Oxyuris vermicularis
Common name of E.v?
Pin worm, seat worm
Main habitat of e.v
Cecum and appendix
Definitive host of e,v
Man
Reservoir host of e.v
Cat and dogs
Infectuve stage of e.v
Embryonated egg
This worm (?)will usually mold how many times?
E.vn 4 times
Ova of (?) with elongated and ovoidal with one side flattened
E.v
D apperance of what parasite
E.v
How many layers are in the ova of E. v?
5 layers
In E.v ova the Inner embronated poriton layer are composed of?
Lipoidal layer
3 middle layers (known as membrana
lucida)
E.v ova where this layer coats the egg and important in attachment and life cycle of the parasite
Albuminous membrane
Larvae will differ from the adults only in that they
are smaller and coiled but same morphological structure
E.v
E. v egg measures?
50-60mmx20-30mm
E.v distinguishing charac of male aduly
Spindle shape with an hour glass shape esophagus and cephalic ale
E. v male has coiled tail for?
Copulation
E.v male has spicule that is?
Conspicuous or obvious
E.v female distinguishing charac?
Alae that has wing like appendage
Female E.v that has wing like appendage is located at?
Anterior expansion of the body wall
Both male and female adult E. vermicularis have how many lips surrounding the circular mouth?
3
Disease of E.v
Enterobiasis, Oxyuriasis
Mot of E.v
thumb sucking- anus to mouth! Fecal oral
The juvenile/ egg of E.v will hatch where?
Small intestine
The adults of E.v will migrate where?
Large intestine
The gravid female of E.v will migrate where?
Perianal area
Very rare MOT of E.v
Via inhalation
. The larvae upon hatching migrate back to the
Large intestine
In E.v, how many are asymptomatic?
1/3
Pruritus ani is seen in
Enterobius vermicularis
This treatment for e,v has side effects
Pyrantel pamoate
Treatment for e.v that Cannot be used for pregnant women
Mebendazole
Have been reported in more than 150 countries across the globe, particularly in tropic, sub-tropic, and temperate regions
Ascaris lumbricoides
Approximately 1.5B people worldwide are infected of this
parasite, 4M of home live in US
A.l
The highly durable eggs of A.l can remain dormant in the soil for up to how many years?
10 yrs
Common name of A.l?
Giant Intestinal Roundworm
Largest among intestinal nematodes affecting man measuring
15-35 cm in length in adulthood
A.l
with smooth,
finely striated cuticle and the head is provided with three conspicuous lips
Picture: Male and Female Adultworm wherein male is smaller compared to that of the female
MALE:
10-31 cm
Ventrically curved posterior end with 2 spicules
Genitalia: composed of a single, long tortuous tubule/ ywisted
tubule
FEMALE
35cmlongx3-6mm
Straight posterior end
Paired reproductive organs located in the 2/3 of the body
Oviparous
Gravid uterus: 200, 000 eggs
Lacks circular muscles, the only muscle bunch being
longitudinal and the wrm uses muscular activity to remain in
the intestinal lumen of the host
Lacks circulatory system and its digestive, excretory, nervous
and reproductive systems are also suspended within the pseudosolen
Parasite (?) with smooth body,
finely striated cuticle and the head is provided with how many conspicuous lips?
A.l ; 3
In A.l this is made for attachment aside from muscular activity
three conspicuous lips
Parasite(?) with Ventrically curved posterior end with how many spicules?
A.l ; 2 spicules
Genitalia: composed of a single, long tortuous tubule/ ywisted
tubule
A.l
A.l male or female with Straight posterior end
Female A.l
A.l female Paired reproductive organs located in the — of the body
2/3
A.l worm lacks what msucle
Circular muscle
A.l worm’s muscle bands are being?
Longitudinal
A.l female forms lacks what organ system?
Circulatory system
A.l type of worm that os Longer and narrower
Unfertilized
A.l ova that is Elongated and larger
Finer shell with irregular coating of albumin
Unfertilized