Travelling Infections Flashcards
1
Q
Hook worms are common infections, name some specieis and how they infect
A
Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale and they can penetrate through the skin
2
Q
What organism is thought of in intense abdominal pain in the upper right region and associated with gall bladder
A
AScaris lumbrcoides
3
Q
After returning from PNG, fever, malise, sweating and myalgia may indicate
A
Plasmodium vivax or Plasmodium falciparum that is transfered by the Anophles misquito
4
Q
What worm is able to reproduce asexually in the host and remain latent
A
Strongyloides stercolaris
5
Q
Which organism can be associated with anamia, pinkish purple rash on abdomen, with fever and malaise
A
Salmonella Thyphi
