Sobre Ascaris Lumbricoides Flashcards
What is Ascaris lumbricoides?
It is a species of parasitic roundworm that infects the human intestine.
True or False: Ascaris lumbricoides is a type of flatworm.
False.
What is the primary mode of transmission for Ascaris lumbricoides?
Ingestion of eggs from contaminated food or water.
Fill in the blank: Ascaris lumbricoides is commonly known as the _______.
giant intestinal roundworm.
What is the average length of an adult Ascaris lumbricoides?
15 to 35 centimeters.
Which organ does Ascaris lumbricoides primarily inhabit?
The small intestine.
True or False: Ascaris lumbricoides can reproduce inside the host.
True.
What are the symptoms of an Ascaris lumbricoides infection?
Symptoms can include abdominal pain, nausea, and intestinal obstruction.
Multiple Choice: What is the life cycle stage of Ascaris lumbricoides that is infective to humans? A) Egg B) Larva C) Adult
A) Egg.
How long can Ascaris lumbricoides eggs survive in the environment?
They can survive for several years.
What is the primary treatment for Ascaris lumbricoides infection?
Antiparasitic medications such as albendazole or mebendazole.
True or False: Ascaris lumbricoides infections are more common in developed countries.
False.
What is a common complication of a heavy Ascaris lumbricoides infection?
Intestinal blockage.
Multiple Choice: Which demographic is most at risk for Ascaris lumbricoides infection? A) Adults B) Children C) Elderly
B) Children.
Fill in the blank: The eggs of Ascaris lumbricoides are __________ to environmental conditions.
resistant.
What diagnostic method is commonly used to identify Ascaris lumbricoides infection?
Stool examination for eggs.
True or False: Ascaris lumbricoides can migrate to other organs in the body.
True.
What is the geographical distribution of Ascaris lumbricoides?
It is found worldwide, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Ascaris lumbricoides infection? A) Fever B) Cough C) Abdominal pain
A) Fever.
What is the significance of hygiene in preventing Ascaris lumbricoides infections?
Good hygiene reduces the risk of egg transmission.
Fill in the blank: Ascaris lumbricoides can lead to ____________ in children.
malnutrition.
What is the primary host for Ascaris lumbricoides?
Humans.
True or False: Ascaris lumbricoides can be transmitted through skin contact.
False.
What is the typical duration of treatment for Ascaris lumbricoides?
Usually a single dose of medication.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following practices can help prevent Ascaris lumbricoides infection? A) Washing hands B) Drinking untreated water C) Eating raw vegetables
A) Washing hands.
What is the role of the immune system in Ascaris lumbricoides infection?
It attempts to fight off the parasite, but the worm can evade immune responses.
Fill in the blank: Ascaris lumbricoides is classified under the phylum __________.
Nematoda.
