UK Parasites Flashcards
1
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Definition
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Giardia Lamblia in contaminated water
Cryptosporidium parvum
2
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Epidemiology
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3
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Pathophysiology
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Giardia Lamblia:
Cycts - Present in stool
Trophozoites - sting test down trought
Cryptosporidium parvum:
Oocycts - Microscope
Trophozoites
4
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Etiology/Risk Factors
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5
Q
Presentation
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Giardia Lamblia: - Abdominal cramps Bloating Nasua Watery diarrhoea Malbsorption
Cryptosporidium parvum: Watery diarrhoea Nausa / vometing Abdominal cramps Low grade fever
6
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Lab Work Up
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7
Q
Imagining
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8
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Complications
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9
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Differential Diagnosis
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10
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Treatment
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Giardia Lamblia:
Metonidazole
Cryptosporidium parvum:
Rehydration therapy
11
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Prognosis
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12
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Histology
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