Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Parasitology > Superfamilies and parasites > Flashcards

Superfamilies and parasites Flashcards

1
Q

What are the characteristics of the Spiruroideas?

A

Thick walled larvated egg, arthropod intermediate host, large stout worms

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What are the parasites in Spiruroidea?

A

Spirocerca lupi and Physaloptera spp.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What are the nematode parasites?

A

Spirocerca lupi, Physaloptera, Toxocara canis, Toxocara cati, Toxascaris leonina, Baylisascaris procyonis, Ancylostoma caninum, Ancylostoma tubaeforme, Uncinaria stenocephala, Strongyloides stercoralis, Trichuris vulpis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are the characteristics of Ascaridoidea?

A

Large, no buccal capsule, produce large numbers of single celled eggs, predisposition to be raised on dirt kennels

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What are the parasites in Ascaridoidea?

A

Toxocara canis, Toxocara cati, Toxascaris leonina, Baylisascaris procyonis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What are the parasites in Strongyloidea?

A

Ancylostoma caninum, ancylostoma tubaeforme, uncinaria stenocephala

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What are the parasites in Rhabditoidea?

A

Strongyloides stercoralis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What are the cestode parasites?

A

Diphyllobothrium latum, Dipylidium caninum, Mesocestoides, Taenia pisiformis, Taenia taeniaformis, Echonococcus granulosus, Echinococcus multiocularis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What are the parasites in Pseudophyllidea?

A

Diphyllobothrium latum

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What are the parasites in Cyclophyllidea?

A

Dipylidium caninum and Mesocestoides

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What are the parasites in Taeniidae?

A

Taenia pisiformis, Taenia taeniaformis, Echinococcus granulosus, Echinococcus multiocularis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What are the Trematode parasites?

A

Alaria, Nanophyetus salmincola, Heterobilharzia americana

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What are the parasites in Diplosomatidae?

A

Alaria, Nanophyetus salmincola

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What are the protozoans?

A

Cystoisospora, Sarcocystis, Toxoplasma gondii, Giardia, Tritrichomonas foetus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What drugs can you use for roundworms?

A

Fenbendazole or pyrantel pamoate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What drugs can you use for tapeworms?

A

Praziquantel

17
Q

What drugs can you use for flukes?

A

Praziquantel

18
Q

What drugs can you use for protozoa?

A

Trimethoprim/sulfadiazine No approved treatments for most

19
Q

What are the characteristics for Strongyloidea?

A

Large buccal capsule, males have well developed bursa, eggs contain a morula, infective stage is L3

Parasitology (21 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions