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Fungal, Protozoan and Helminthic Diseases of the Digestive System
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Microbiology
Undergraduate 3
04/28/2012

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Term
This is a protozoan disease of the digestive system that is found in the intestines of mammals and can interfere with food absorption:
Definition
Giardiasis
Term
This protozoa that causes Giardiasis is not killed by chlorine:
Definition
Giardia lamblia
Term
The mode of infection of Giardiasis is __ transmission and it can be found in contaminated food, hand-to-hand contact, swimming pools and dog fur
Definition
Fecal/oral
Term
This is a protozoan disease of the digestive system that causes severe dysentery:
Definition
Balantidiasis
Term
Balantidiasis is caused by this ciliated protozoa:
Definition
Balantidium coli
Term
This is a protozoan disease of the digestive system can cause mild to severe diarrhea and can lead to issues with the liver:
Definition
Amoebiasis
Term
This is the protozoa that cause Amoebiasis:
Definition
Entamoeba histolyticum
Term
This is a fungal disease of the digestive system that is caused by peanuts contaminated by Aspergillus sp. that produces a toxin:
Definition
Alfatoxin Poisoning
Term
Aflatoxin Poisoning is dangerous to humans and animals and is a __ and can cause liver damage
Definition
Carcinogen
Term
This is a fungal disease of the digestive system that produced a toxin during the middle ages:
Definition
Ergot Poisoning
Term
Ergot Poisoning is produced by the fungi __ and is found on rye and cereal grains
Definition
Claviceps purpurea
Term
Ergot Poisoning causes hallucinogenic symptoms because of the main ingredient __
Definition
Lysergic acid
Term
This is a helminth that infects the digestive system, are found worldwide and the most prevalent worm infection in the United States:
Definition
Pinworms
Term
Pinworms are also known as __ and the mode of entry is ingestion of eggs or contaminated clothing:
Definition
Enterobius vermicularis
Term
Pinworms cause itching around the anus and can be diagnosed with the __ method
Definition
Scotch tape
Term
This is a hookworm that penetrates the skin and infects the digestive system of people worldwide and in 2002, there were 1.3 billion cases:
Definition
Necator americanus
Term
This is the most prevalent worm infection worldwide and is found in tropical areas with poor sanitation and hygiene and is rare in the United States:
Definition
Ascariasis
Term
Ascariasis is caused by this helminth and can grow large inside the intestines:
Definition
Ascaris lumbricoides
Term
This is a helminth disease of the digestive system that causes swelling of the eyes, GI upset and can be diagnosed with a muscle biopsy:
Definition
Trichinosis
Term
Trichinosis is caused by the helminth __, is found in pork and is carried by rodents
Definition
Trichinella sprialis
Term
This is a tapeworm that is found in beef and can cause a digestive system infection:
Definition
Taenia saginata
Term
This is a tapeworm that is found in pork and can cause a digestive system infection:
Definition
Taenia solium
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