Trichuris Trichura Flashcards
1
Q
Common Name
A
whipworm
2
Q
Diagnostic Stage
A
unembryonated egg
3
Q
infective stage
A
embryonated egg
4
Q
final host
A
man
5
Q
habitat in human
A
small intestine (larva)
large intestine (adult worm)
6
Q
barrel-shaped japanese lantern
A
truchuris trichura egg
7
Q
morphology of adult worm
anterior:
posterior:
A
thin, whip like portion
thick, dilated end
8
Q
treatment and control
A
mebendazole:drug of choice
