PHYLUM NEMATODA - FILARIA Flashcards
1
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The parasite related to Filarial worms
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Dracunculus medinensis
2
Q
Intermediate host of filariae
A
Arthropods
3
Q
Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) related to filariae
A
- Lymphatic filariasis
- Onchocerciasis
- Dracunculiasis
4
Q
Bancroft’s filaria
A
Wuchereria bancrofti
5
Q
Malayan filaria
A
Brugia malayi
6
Q
Eyeworm
A
Loa loa
7
Q
Binding filaria; Convoluted filaria
A
Onchocerca volvulus
8
Q
New World Filaria
A
Mansonella ozzardi
9
Q
Lymphatic filariae
A
- Wuchereria bancrofti
- Brugia malayi
- Brugia timori
10
Q
Subcutaneous filariae
A
- Loa loa
- Onchocerca volvulus
- Mansonella streptocerca
11
Q
Serous cavity filariae
A
- Mansonella perstans
2. Mansonella ozzardi
12
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Filariae are also known as _____________
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Blood and tissue nematodes
* Since microfilariae (motile embryos or eggs) reside in the blood or on the skin
13
Q
Life Cycle: Infective stage
A
L3 Larva (Filaform)
14
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Life Cycle: MOT
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Arthropod/Vector bite
15
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Life Cycle: Diagnostic stage
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Blood: Microfilaria
Lymphatics: Adult worm
