treamtodes paragonium echinostoma Flashcards
1
Q
what are two other trematode infections
A
paragonimus
echinostoma
2
Q
what are the species of paragonimus
A
p. westermani
3
Q
what are the species of echinostoma
A
e. cinetorchis
4
Q
what are the hosts of paragonimus
A
crustacean eating mammals (aquatic snails), dogs, cats, humans
5
Q
what are the hosts of echinostoma
A
snail
6
Q
where are paragonimus found
A
china east asia
7
Q
where are echinostoma found
A
korea
8
Q
what is paragonimus
A
lung fluke
9
Q
what is echinostoma
A
intestinal fluke
10
Q
what are the symptoms of paragonimus
A
mimics turboculosis
- can cause cerebal paragonimiasis - headaches, visual imparinment, seizures
11
Q
what is the treatment for paragonimus
A
triclabendazole and praziquantel
