Trematodes Flashcards
1
Q
Schistosoma japonicum
Intermediate Host:
Snail (Oncomelania hupensis quadrasi)
Tx: Praziquantel
A
Transmission:
Cercariae penetrate skin
Infective Stage:
Cercariae
Diagnostic Stage:
Eggs in feces
2
Q
Paragonimus westermani
Intermediate Host:
Snail (Antemelania asperata)
Mountain Crab (Sundathelphusa philippina)
Tx: Praziquantel
A
Transmission:
Undercooked/raw crab meat
Infective Stage:
Metacercariae
Diagnostic Stage:
Unembryonated egg
3
Q
Clonorchis sinensis
Opistorchis viverrini
Intermediate Host:
Snail (Parafossarulus)
Fish (Cyprinidae)
Tx: Praziquantel
A
Transmission:
Undercooked/raw fish
Infective Stage:
Metacercariae
Diagnostic Stage:
Embryonated egg