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Treatments For Helminths Flashcards

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A type of infecting organism that includes various species such as Ascaris lumbricoides, hookworms, and pinworms.

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Nematodes

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Name a roundworm.

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Ascaris lumbricoides

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What are the two main hookworms?

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Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale

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What is Trichuris trichiura commonly known as?

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Whipworm

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What is Strongyloides stercoralis?

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Threadworm

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What is Enterobius vermicularis commonly known as?

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Pinworm

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What disease is caused by Trichinella spiralis?

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Trichinosis

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What is Cutaneous larva migrans?

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A skin condition caused by larval penetration.

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9
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What are Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia malayi associated with?

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Lymphatic filariasis

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What disease is caused by Onchocerca volvulus?

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Onchocerciasis

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What are Trematodes?

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A type of infecting organism also known as flukes.

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Name a species of Schistosoma.

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Schistosoma haematobium

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What is Fasciola hepatica commonly known as?

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Sheep liver fluke

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What are Cestodes?

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A type of infecting organism known as tapeworms.

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What is Taenia saginata?

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Beef tapeworm

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What is Cysticercosis?

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The larval stage of the pork tapeworm.

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What is Echinococcus granulosus associated with?

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Hydatid disease

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What is the first drug of choice for treating nematodes?

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Albendazole or mebendazole or pyrantel pamoate

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What is Ivermectin used for?

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Treatment of various parasitic infections.

20
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What is Praziquantel used for?

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Treatment of trematode and cestode infections.

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What are some alternatives to Praziquantel?

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Niclosamide or Bithionol or Triclabendazole

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What is the role of Diethylcarbamazine?

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Used in the treatment of filariasis.

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