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11/23/2014

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Term
Parasitology
Definition
The study of relationships among organisms of different species, in which one organism lives in or on another organism
Term
Symbiosis
Definition
The relationship between the parasite and the host
Term
Mutualism
Definition
Both parasite and host benefit
Term
Commensalism
Definition
Parasite benefits, host is unaffected
Term
Neutralism
Definition
Both parasite and host are unaffected
Term
Parasitism
Definition
Parasite benefits at the expense of the host
Term
Name the type of relationship associated with the following:
Intestinal flagella & Termite
Definition
Mutualism
Term
Name the type of relationship associated with the following:
E. coli & Human
Definition
Commensalism
Term
Name the type of relationship associated with the following:
Giardia intestinalis & Human
Definition
Parasitism
Term
Endoparasite
Definition
Found within the host's tissues or cells
Term
Ectoparasite
Definition
Found on the host's surface - skin or outer mucosal area
Term
Faculative
Definition
Parasite may exist as free-living organism or parasite (opportunistic)
Term
Obligate
Definition
Must spend part of all of its life cycle in or on a host
Term
Accidental
Definition
Parasite normally lives in or on a host other than humans but can infect humans accidentally
Term
What type of parasite is the following considered?

Plasmodium Species
Definition
Endoparasite
Term
What type of parasite is the following considered?

Scabies mites
Definition
Ectoparasite
Term
What type of parasite is the following considered?

Strongyloides stercoralis
Definition
Faculative
Term
What type of parasite is the following considered?

Trichinella spiralis
Definition
Accidental
Term
What type of parasite is the following considered?

Hookworm
Definition
Obligate
Term
Zoonosis
Definition
Disease involving a parasite that has accidentally infected a human;
normal host for parasite is an animal
Term
The following is a type of __________:

Trichinellosis
Definition
Zoonosis
Term
Intermediate host
Definition
Harbors parasite during larval or asexual stage
Term
Definitive Host
Definition
Harbors parasite during adult or sexual stage
Term
Transport (Paratenic) Host
Definition
Supplies nourishment to the parasite, but is not essential in parasite's life cycle; host serves as a carrier
Term
Reservoir Host
Definition
An animal that is infected with a parasite with no ill effects, but can spread the parasite to humans
Term
Vector
Definition
Insect carrier
Term
Mechanical vector
Definition
Accidental or non-essential transmission
Term
Biological vector
Definition
Essential for life cycle of parasite; required for development or reproduction
Term
Which type of host is the following?

Dog roundworm ingested by humans; the larvae can hatch, survive, and migrate in the human body
Definition
Transport Host
Term
Which type of host is the following?

Beavers are a definitive host for Giardia intestinalis, as well as humans. Beavers cause an infestation within a water source and spread it to humans who drink the water
Definition
Reservoir Host
Term
Which type of host is the following?

Fly transferring an amoeba from feces to a countertop
Definition
Mechanical Vector
Term
Which type of host is the following?

Plasmodium species and Mosquito
Definition
Biological Vector
Term
Which type of host is the following?

Pig ingests tapeworm egg; egg hatches; larva migrates to muscle tissue where it forms a cyst
Definition
Intermediate host
Term
Which type of host is the following?

Human ingests undercooked pork; larva leaves cyst and matures into adult tapeworm; begins reproductive cycle in human
Definition
Definitive Host
Term
Fomite
Definition
Inanimate objects
Term
The following are all ____ ____:
Direct contact or contact with infected host
Air
Food or water
Soil
Fomite
Definition
Transmission Methods
Term
Helminths = ______
Definition
worms
Term
Nematodes = ______
Definition
Roundworms
Term
Cestodes = _______
Definition
Tapeworms
Term
Trematodes = _________
Definition
Flatworms & Flukes
Term
Protozoa = _____, ______, ______
Definition
Unicellular
Eukaryotic
Microorganisms
Term
Organelles for movement:

Amoebae
Definition
Pseudopods
Term
Organelles for movement:

Ciliates
Definition
Cilia
Term
Organelles for movement:

Flagellates
Definition
Flagella
Term
Organelles for movement:

Sporozoa
Definition
No organelles for movement
Term
2 Forms of Protozoa
Definition
Trophozoite
Cyst
Term
Arthropods = ______
Definition
Bugs
Term
Fleas & Lice are two examples of what type of Organism?
Definition
Insects
Term
Ticks & Mites are two examples of what type of Organism?
Definition
Arachnids
Term
Most insects and all arachnids develop through a process called ______
Definition
metamorphosis
Term
Complete Metamorphosis
Definition
Egg
Larva
Pupa
Imago
Term
Encysted resting stage (cocoon)
Definition
Pupa
Term
Sexually mature adult
Definition
Imago
Term
Incomplete Metamorphosis
Definition
Egg
Nymph
Imago
Term
Small adult
Definition
Nymph
Term
Nymphs go through _______ aka molting stages
Definition
ecdysis
Term
After each molting phase, the new nymph form is known as an
Definition
instar
Term
Passive transfer of infective organisms
Definition
Mechanical vector
Term
Arthropod required for the development of the parasite
Definition
Biological vector
Term
What is the following an Example of:
Feces --> cooking utensils
Contaminated Soil ---> food
Definition
Mechanical Vector
Term
What is the following an Example of:
Organism directly infected into new host from bite wound
Organism deposited on new host's skin
Definition
Biological Vector
Term
Myiasis
Definition
Condition caused by the infestation of fly larvae within the host's tissues
Term
What are the body segments of the Insect
Definition
Head
Thorax
Abdomen
Term
How many pairs of antennae do Insects have?
Definition
1
Term
How pairs of legs do Insects have?
Definition
3
6 total
Term
Do Insects usually have wings?
Definition
Yes
Term
The Anopheles mosquito is tied to which disease?
Definition
Malaria
Term
The Genus Glossina (tsetse fly) is tied to which disease?
Definition
African sleeping sickness
Term
What type of Life Cycle do Pediculus humanus capitis and Pediculus humanus corporis go through?
Definition
Incomplete metamorphosis
Term
What is the method of infection for Pediculus humanus capitis and Pediculus humanus corporis?
Definition
Person to person transmission
Term
What is the method of diagnosis for Pediculus humanus capitis and Pediculus humanus corporis?
Definition
Identify nits/adults on hair shafts
Term
Symptoms from Pediculus humanus capitis and Pediculus humanus corporis?
Definition
Intense pruritis (itching)
Term
Life cycle of Phthirus pubis?
Definition
Incomplete metamorphosis
Term
Method of infection - Phthirus pubis
Definition
Usually sexual contact or close contact
Term
Method of Diagnosis - Phthirus pubis
Definition
Identify nits/adults on genital hair shaft
Term
Symptoms associated with Phthirus pubis?
Definition
Intense pruritis (itching)
Term
Common Name of:
Pediculus humanus capitis
Definition
Head Lice
Term
Common Name of:
Pediculus humanus corporis
Definition
Body Lice
Term
Common Name of:
Phthirus pubis
Definition
Pubic of Crab Louse
Term
Common Name of:
Pulex irritans
Definition
Human Flea
Term
Which insect(s) can transmit the follow diseases?

Murine Typhus and Bubonic Plague
Definition
Pulex irritans
Xenopsylla cheopis
Term
Common Name of:
Xenopsylla cheopis
Definition
Oriental Rat Flea
Term
Common Name of:
Cimex lectularius
Definition
Bedbugs
Term
Cimex lectularius is attracted to host by what?
Definition
Carbon Dioxide production and heat
Term
Arachnids have how many body segments?
Definition
2
Term
What are the body segments of the Arachnid called?
Definition
Thorax
Abdomen
Term
How many legs do Arachnids have?
Definition
8
Term
How many pairs of legs do Arachnids have?
Definition
4
Term
Do Arachnids have wings?
Definition
No
Term
Common Name of:
Genus Dermacentor
Definition
Hard Ticks
Term
In the United States, ______ transmit more vector-borne diseases than any other arthropod
Definition
Ticks
Term
Toxin from tick saliva = _____ ____
Definition
tick paralysis
Term
What does Tick Paralysis cause?
Definition
Respiratory failure and death
Term
Ticks are attracted to their host by what?
Definition
Heat
Term
The following Diseases are associated with which Arachnid?
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Lyme Disease
Tularemia
Babesia
Definition
Genus Dermacentor
Term
Common Name of:
Sarcoptes scabiei
Definition
Human Scabies OR Itch Mite
Term
Method of Infection - Sarcoptes scabiei:
Definition
Person to Person
Term
Method of Diagnosis - Sarcoptes scabiei:
Definition
Identify nits/adults from skin scraping of burrow site
Term
Symptoms associated with Sarcoptes scabiei:
Definition
Intense pruritis (Severe itching)
Term
Common Name of:
Loxosceles reculsa
Definition
Brown Recluse
Term
Characteristic fiddle-shaped marking on back is associated with which Arachnid?
Definition
Loxosceles reculsa
Term
Symptoms/Diseases associated with Loxosceles reclusa are:
Definition
Necrotizing skin lesions
hemolytic anemia
jaundice
death
Term
Common Name of:
Latrodectus mactans
Definition
Black Widow
Term
Sleek black body with characteristic red hourglass on abdomen
Definition
Latrodectus mactans
Term
Symptoms/Diseases associated with Latrodectus mactans:
Definition
convulsions, shock, delirium, reduced heartbeat, death
Term
What type of toxin does the Latrodectus mactans have?
Definition
Neurotoxin
Term
What is the mouth of the nematode called?
Definition
Buccal cavity
Term
What is the exterior of the nematode called?
Definition
Cuticle
Term
How do nematodes reproduce?
Definition
Sexually
Term
Do Nematodes have separate sexes?
Definition
Yes
Term
Life cycle of Nematodes
Definition
Ovum
Larva
Adult
Term
Which stage of nematode development does the following describe?

Resistant & Transmissible
Definition
Ovum (egg)
Term
Which stage of nematode development does the following describe?

Feeding and growth stage, may be transmissible
Definition
Larva
Term
Which stage of nematode development does the following describe?

Reproductive stage & causes pathogenesis
Definition
Adult (worm)
Term
Stage when parasite is infective to humans
Definition
Infective stage
Term
The means by which a human host becomes infected
Definition
Method of Infection
Term
Stage in the parasite's life when it can be identified for diagnosis
Definition
Diagnostic stage
Term
The method used to identify the parasite
Definition
Method of Diagnosis
Term
The following are all examples of what?:
Penetration of skin
Ingestion of ova
Vector transmission
Definition
Method of Infection
Term
The following are all examples of what?:
Identify ova or larva in stool
Examination of blood smears
Serology testing
Definition
Method of Diagnosis
Term
Common Name of:
Enterobius vermicularis
Definition
Pinworm
Term
Most common helminth infection in the United States
Definition
Enterobius vermicularis
Term
Ova Morphology:
Jelly bean or C shaped
Colorless, thin outer shell
Definition
Enterobius vermicularis
Term
Method of Infection - Enterobius vermicularis
Definition
Ingest embryonated ova
Term
How can auto-reinfection occur with Enterobius vermicularis?
Definition
Itching anal region followed by: Hand to mouth transfer
Term
Method of Diagnosis - Enterobius vermicularis
Definition
Examine for embryonated ova or larva on the perianal region
Term
Which Nematode would you perform the Cellophane Tape preparation for?
Definition
Enterobius vermicularis
Term
Infective stage of Enterobius vermicularis
Definition
Embryonated eggs
Term
Diagnostic stage of Enterobius vermicularis
Definition
Eggs on perianal folds; larvae inside the eggs mature within 4-6 hours
Term
Disease/Symptoms associated with Enterobius vermicularis?
Definition
Intense pruritis ani (anal itching)
Term
Common Name of:
Trichuris trichiura
Definition
Whipworm
Term
3rd Most common helminth infection in the United States
Definition
Trichuris trichiura
Term
Ova Morphology:
Barrel shaped
Polar plugs
Double Wall
Definition
Trichuris trichiura
Term
Infective Stage - Trichuris trichiura
Definition
Embryonated ova
Term
Diagnostic Stage - Trichuris trichiura
Definition
Unembryonated ova
Term
Method of Infection - Trichuris trichiura
Definition
Ingest embryonated ova
Term
Method of Diagnosis - Trichuris trichiura
Definition
Identify unembryonated ova in stool
Term
Disease/Symptoms associated with Trichuris trichiura
Definition
Prolapsed rectum
Term
Common name of:
Ascaris lumbricoides
Definition
N/A
Term
Largest adult intestinal nematode
Definition
Ascaris lumbricoides
Term
Most common parasitic infection worldwide
Definition
Ascaris lumbricoides
Term
2nd most common helminth infection in the United States
Definition
Ascaris lumbricoides
Term
Morphology of Ova:
Round
Thick outer shell
Inner translucent layer
Outer mammilated layer
- Outer layer may be decorticated
Definition
Fertilized Ascaris lumbricoides
Term
Morphology of ova:
Elongated
Inner globular material
Thin Outer shell
Outer mammilated layer
Definition
Infertile Ascaris lumbricoides
Term
Disease/Symptoms associated with Ascaris lumbricoides
Definition
Bowel obstruction
Distended abdomen
Pneumonial/Asthmatic reactions
Outward migration through nasal, anal, or oral passages
Term
Method of Infection - Ascaris lumbricoides
Definition
Ingest embryonated ova
Term
Method of Diagnosis - Ascaris lumbricoides
Definition
Identify ova in stool
Term
Infective stage - Ascaris lumbricoides
Definition
Embryonated ova
Term
Diagnostic stage - Ascaris lumbricoides
Definition
Fertile or Infertile ova
Term
Common Name of:
Ancylostoma duodenale
Definition
Old World Hookworm
Term
Common Name of:
Necator americanus
Definition
New World Hookworm
Term
Ova Morphology:
Oval shaped
colorless
Thin, smooth outer shell
Multi-segmented embryo
Definition
Hookworm
Term
Which nematode goes through the Liver-Lung Migration?
Definition
Ascaris lumbricoides
Term
Which nematode goes through the Lung-Heart Migration?
Definition
Hookworm
Term
Rhabditiform Larva
Definition
Feeding/growth stage
Term
Filariform Larva
Definition
Infective stage
Term
Infective Stage - Hookworm
Definition
Filariform Larva
Term
Diagnostic Stage - Hookworm
Definition
Ova
Term
Method of Infection - Hookworm
Definition
Filariform larva penetrates the skin
Term
Method of Diagnosis - Hookworm
Definition
Identify ova in stool
Term
Diseases/Symptoms associated with Hookworm:
Definition
Anemia with Eosinophilia
Ground itch - site of penetration
Cutaneous Larval Migrans
Term
Cutaneous Larval Migrans due to Necator americanus or Ancylosoma duodenale is caused by what?
Definition
dog and cat hookworms
Term
Common Name of:
Strongyloides stercoralis
Definition
Threadworm
Term
Which Nematode is considered a Parthenogenic organism?
Definition
Strongyloides stercoralis
Term
Can Strongyloides stercoralis survive as a free-living organism?
Definition
Yes
Term
Ova Morphology:
Resembles Hookworm ova(segmented embryo)
Definition
Strongyloides stercoralis
Term
Infective Stage - Strongyloides stercoralis
Definition
Filariform larva
Term
Diagnostic Stage - Strongyloides stercoralis
Definition
Rhabditiform larva
Term
Method of Infection - Strongyloides stercoralis
Definition
Filariform larva penetrates the skin
Term
Can auto-reinfection occur with Strongyloides stercoralis?
Definition
Yes
Term
Method of Diagnosis - Strongyloides stercoralis
Definition
Identify rhabditiform larva in stool
Term
Disease/Symptoms associated with Strongyloides stercoralis
Definition
Pneumonitis
Ground itch
Larva currens
Hyperinfection (fatal)
Term
What type of migration does Strongyloides stercoralis follow when auto-reinfection is occurring?
Definition
Heart-lung
Term
Rhabditiform Larva:
Short buccal cavity and prominent genital primoridum
Definition
Strongyloides stercoralis
Term
Rhabditiform Larva:
Long buccal cavity
Definition
Hookworm
Term
Filariform Larva:
Notched tail and long esophagus
Definition
Strongyloides stercoralis
Term
Filariform Larva:
Pointed tail and short esophagus
Definition
Hookworm
Term
AKA: "Parasite of carnivorous animals"
Definition
Trichinella spiralis
Term
Infective Stage - Trichinella spiralis
Definition
Encysted larva in striated muscle
Term
Diagnostic Stage - Trichinella spiralis
Definition
Encysted larva in striated muscle
Term
Method of Infection - Trichinella spiralis
Definition
Ingestion of undercooked meat containing encysted larva
Term
Method of Diagnosis - Trichinella spiralis
Definition
Muscle biopsy to identify encysted larva within "Nurse Cells"
ELISA - serological testing
Term
Disease/Symptoms associated with Trichinella spiralis
Definition
Inflammation and pain in localized area, fever, severe abdominal pain, muscle pain, nausea, diarrhea
Term
Common Name of:
Dracunculus medinensis
Definition
Guinea Worm
Term
Largest/Longest parasitic nematode to infect humans
Definition
Dracunculus medinensis
Term
Dracunculus medinensis is considered a ____ ___ ___
Definition
Neglected Tropical Disease
Term
Infective stage - Dracunculus medinensis
Definition
Larvae undergoes two molts in the copepod and becomes a L3 larvae
Term
Diagnostic stage - Dracunculus medinensis
Definition
Female worm begins to emerge from skin one year after infection
Term
Method of Infection - Dracunculus medinensis
Definition
Drink water containing infected copepods
Term
Method of Diagnosis - Dracunculus medinensis
Definition
Visually observe skin blisters containing adult female Guinea worm
Term
Treatment for Dracunculus medinensis
Definition
No drug treatment available
Must remove adult worm by slowly pulling it out of blister
Term
Filariae are also referred to as what type of nematodes?
Definition
Tissue
Term
Microfilariae
Definition
Living embryos
Term
Live in subcutaneous or lymphatic tissue
Requires an intermediate host for transmission
Produces Microfilariae
Definition
Filariae
Term
Method of Infection - Filariae
Definition
Larva enters skin at the vector's feeding site
Term
Method of Diagnosis - Filariae
Definition
Identify microfilariae in the blood or tissue biopsy
Presence or absence of a sheath
Pattern of stained nuclei
Term
Method of Infection - Wuchereria bancrofti
Definition
Filariform larva enters blood through mosquito bite
Term
Method of Diagnosis - Wuchereria bancrofti
Definition
Identify microfilariae or adult worm
Term
Wuchereria bancrofti Microfilariae are found in the _____.
Definition
Blood
Term
Wuchereria bancrofti adult worms are found in the ______ _______.
Definition
Lymphatic system
Term
Disease/Symptoms associated with Wuchereria bancrofti
Definition
Clogs lymphatic system;
Causes Elephantiasis;
Chronic Edema
Term
Common Name of:
Loa loa
Definition
Eyeworm
Term
Method of Infection - Loa loa
Definition
Filariform larva enters blood through fly bite
Term
Method of Diagnosis - Loa loa
Definition
Identify microfilariae or adult worm
Term
Where do Loa loa adults often migrate to?
Definition
Ocular region
Term
Loa loa microfilariae are found in the
Definition
Blood
Term
Loa loa adult worms are found in the
Definition
subcutaneous tissues
Term
Disease/Symptoms associated with Loa loa
Definition
Calabar swellings
inflammation
eye irritation
Term
Proglottids = _____
Definition
segments
Term
T or F:
There is No buccal cavity in cestodes
Definition
True
Term
T or F:
There is a digestive tract in Cestodes
Definition
False
Term
T or F:
There is a vascular system in Cestodes
Definition
False
Term
T or F:
The interior of a Cestoda is solid
Definition
True
Term
What is the exterior of the Cestoda called?
Definition
Tegument
Term
What is the anterior head of the Cestoda called?
Definition
Scolex
Term
The crown of the scolex is called?
Definition
Rostellum
Term
How do Cestodes reproduce?
Definition
Asexually
Term
Gravid proglottids
Definition
Posterior segments containing both male and female reproductive organs
Term
What are the 3 stages of the Cestodes life cycle called?
Definition
Ovum
Larva
Adult
Term
Which stage of the life cycle does the following describe?

Resistant and Transmissible
Onchoshphere/Hexacanth Embryo
Definition
Ovum
Term
Which stage of the life cycle does the following describe?

Cysticercoid
Cysticercus
Definition
Larva
Term
Which stage of the life cycle does the following describe?

Reproductive stage
Causes pathogenesis
Definition
Adult (worm)
Term
Cysticercoid
Definition
Cyst-like structure enclosing the scolex
Contains little to no fluid
Term
Cysticercus (Bladder worm)
Definition
Cyst-like structure enclosing the scolex
Fluid-filled
Term
Common Name of:
Hymenolepis nana
Definition
Dwarf Tapeworm
Term
Ova Morphology:
Polar filaments
Almond shaped embryo
Hexacanth embryo - 3 pairs of hooklets
Definition
Hymenolepis nana
Term
Infective stage - Hymenolepis nana
Definition
Embryonated egg
Term
Diagnostic stage - Hymenolepis nana
Definition
Embryonated egg
Term
Method of Infection - Hymenolepis nana
Definition
Ingest embryonated ova
Term
Method of Diagnosis - Hymenolepis nana
Definition
Identify embryonated ova in stool
Term
Does Hymenolepis nana undergo autoinfection?
Definition
Yes
Term
Common name of:
Hymenolepis diminuta
Definition
Rat Tapeworm
Term
Ova Morphology:
Resembles H. nana ova
No Polar filaments
Hexacanth embryo
Definition
Hymenolepis diminuta
Term
Infective Stage - Hymenolepis diminuta
Definition
Cysticerci in body cavity of insect
Term
Diagnostic stage - Hymenolepis diminuta
Definition
Eggs
Term
Method of Infection - Hymenolepis diminuta
Definition
Accidental ingestion of infected beetle or flea
Term
Method of Diagnosis - Hymenolepis diminuta
Definition
Identify ova in stool
Term
Common name of:
Taenia saginata
Definition
Beef Tapeworm
Term
Common name of:
Taenia solium
Definition
Pork Tapeworm
Term
T or F:
Humans are the only known definitive host for T. saginata and T. solium
Definition
True
Term
Ova Morphology:
Spherical and brown
Thick striated shell
Hexacanth embryo - 3 pairs of hooklets
Definition
Taenia saginata
Taenia solium
Term
Unarmed scolex
> or = 15 uterine branches/side
Definition
Taenia saginata
Term
Armed scolex
<15 uterine branches/side
Definition
Taenia solium
Term
Infective stage - Taenia species
Definition
Oncospheres develop into cysticerci in muscle
Term
Diagnostic stage - Taenia species
Definition
Eggs or gravid proglottids
Term
Method of Infection - Taenia species
Definition
Ingestion of cysticercus from undercooked meat
Term
Method of Diagnosis - Taenia species
Definition
Identify ova, proglottids, or scolex in stool
Term
Disease associated with Taenia solium
Definition
Cysticercosis
Neurocysticercosis
Taeniasis - abdominal pain, loss of appetite, weight loss, upset stomache
Term
Common name of:
Diphyllobothrium latum
Definition
Broad Fish Tapeworm
Term
Enterobius vermicularis
Trichuris trichiura
Ascaris lumbricoides
Necator americanus
Ancylostoma duodenale
Strongyloides stercoralis
Trichinella spiralis
Dracunculus medinensis
Wuchereria bancrofti
Loa loa
Definition
Nematodes
Term
Hymenolepis nana
Hymenolepis diminuta
Taenia saginata
Taenia solium
Diphyllobothrium latum
Echinococcus granulosus
Definition
Cestodes
Term
Fasciolopsis buski
Fasciola hepatica
Clonorchis sinensis
Paragonimus westermani
Schistosoma mansoni
Schistosoma japonicum
Schistosoma haematobium
Definition
Trematodes
Term
Entamoeba histolytica
Entamoeba hartmanni
Entamoeba coli
Endolimax nana
Iodamoeba buetschlii
Acanthamoeba spp.
Naegleria fowleri
Definition
Amoebae
Term
Balantidium coli
Definition
Ciliate
Term
Pediculus humanus capitis
Pediculus humanus corporus
Phthirus pubis
Pulex irritans
Climex lectularius
Genus Dermacentor
Sarcoptes scabiei
Loxosceles reclusa
Latrodectus mactans
Definition
Arthropods
Term
Giardia lamblia (intestinalis)
Dientamoeba fragilis
Trichomonas vaginalis
Trypanosoma brucei sp.
Trypanosoma cruzi
Leishmania spp.
Definition
Flagellates
Term
Plasmodium falciparum
Plasmodium malariae
Plasmodium vivax
Babesia spp.
Toxoplasma gondii
Definition
Sporozoans
Term
Largest tapeworm to infect humans
Definition
Diphyllobothrium latum
Term
Ova Morphology:
Larger, ovoid
Operculum
Abopercular Knob
Definition
Diphyllobothrium latum
Term
Proglottid Morphology:
Broader than long
Rosette uterus
Definition
Diphyllobothrium latum
Term
Scolex Morphology:
Long, narrow
Unarmed
Bothria - sucking grooves
Definition
Diphyllobothrium latum
Term
Infective Stage - Diphyllobothrium latum
Definition
Fish infected with Diphyllobothrium larva
-Plerocercoid larva
Term
Diagnostic Stage - Diphyllobothrium latum
Definition
Unembryonated ova
Term
Method of Infection - Diphyllobothrium latum
Definition
Ingestion of undercooked fish infect with larva
Term
Method of Diagnosis - Diphyllobothrium latum
Definition
Identify ova, proglottid, or scolex in stool
Term
Symptoms/Disease associated with Diphyllobothrium latum
Definition
Macrocytic anemia (B12 Deficiency)
Term
T or F:
Diphyllobothrium latum species requires B12 for survival
Definition
True
Term
Common Name of:
Echinococcus granulosus
Definition
Hydatid Tapeworm
Minute Tapeworm
Dog Tapeworm
Term
What is the definitive host for Echinococcus granulosus?
Definition
Canines
Term
Humans becomes what kind of host for Echinococcus granulosus?
Definition
Accidental intermediate
Term
Infective Stage - Echinococcus granulosus
Definition
Embryonated ova
Term
Diagnostic Stage - Echinococcus granulosus
Definition
Hydatid cyst in body organs
Term
Method of Infection - Echinococcus granulosus
Definition
Accidental ingestion of embryonated ova
Term
Method of Diagnosis - Echinococcus granulosus
Definition
ELISA, Serology, Biopsy, X-Ray
Term
What do hydatid cysts contain?
Definition
daughter cysts and hydatid sand
Term
Hydatid sand is made up of what?
Definition
protoscolices (immature scolices)and hooklets within cyst fluid
Term
Symptoms/Disease associated with Echinococcus granulosus?
Definition
Hydatid Cyst/Hydatid disease
Tissue necrosis
Anaphylactic shock
Death
Term
Hexacanth embryo migrates to tissues and develops into hydatid cysts
Definition
Hydatid Cyst/Hhydatid disease in humans
Term
Common Name of:
Trematodes
Definition
Flukes/Flatworms
Term
Physiology:
Flat, Non-segmented, Leaf-shaped body
Oral Cavity & Digestive Tract
Definition
Trematodes
Term
What is the exterior of a Trematode called?
Definition
Tegument
Term
What does the Tegument of a Trematode do?
Definition
Absorbs some nutrients, releases some waste
Term
Acetabula = ______
Definition
Suckers
Term
T or F:
Trematodes have 2 types of suckers, oral suckers and ventral suckers
Definition
True
Term
Name the 3 Types of Flukes
Definition
Tissue, Intestinal, and Blood
Term
Which type(s) of fluke reproduces asexually?
Definition
Tissue and Intestinal
Term
Which type(s) of fluke reproduces sexually?
Definition
Blood
Term
Life Cycle:
Ovum
Larval forms
Adult fluke
Definition
Trematodes
Term
What are the 3 types of Larval forms associated with Trematodes
Definition
Miracidia
Cercaria
Metacercaria
Term
Which type of Larval form of fluke is the following:
Ciliated
Each species of fluke requires a specific fresh water snail as an intermediate host
Definition
Miracidia
Term
Which type of Larval form of fluke is the following:
May or may not be free swimming
Definition
Cercaria
Term
Which type of Larval form of fluke is the following:
Non-motile, encysted form of cercariae
Infective stage for humans
Definition
Metacercaria
Term
What type of fluke is the following:
Fasciolopsis buski
Definition
Intestinal Fluke
Term
What type of fluke is the following:
Fasciola hepatica
Definition
Sheep or Liver Fluke
Term
Largest parasitic fluke to infect humans
Definition
Fasciolosis buski
Term
Symptoms/Disease associated with Fasciola hepatica:
Acute
Chronic
Definition
Abdominal pain, Eosinophilia, weight loss.
Inflammation, blockage of bile duct, liver, pancreas, and gull bladder
Term
Ova Morphology:
Ellipsoidal
Very large in size
Thin shell with operculum
Definition
Fasciolopsis buski / Fasciola hepatica
Term
Diagnostic Stage - Fasciolopsis buski/Fasciola hepatica
Definition
Unembryonated eggs
Term
Infective Stage - Fasciolopsis buski/Fasciola hepatica
Definition
Metacercariae
Term
Method of Infection - Fasciolopsis buski/Fasciola hepatica
Definition
Ingest undercooked water plant infected with metacercariae
Term
Method of Diagnosis - Fasciolopsis buski/Fasciola hepatica
Definition
Unembryonated ova in stool / ELISA
Term
Common Name of:
Clonorchis sinensis
Definition
Chinese Liver Fluke
Term
Ova Morphology:
Chinese vase
very small
ovid
yellow-brown color
Small terminal knob (abopercular)
Prominent shoulders with operculum
Developing miracidia is visible
Definition
Clonorchis sinensis
Term
Infective Stage - Clonorchis sinensis
Definition
Metacercariae
Term
Diagnostic Stage - Clonorchis sinensis
Definition
Embryonated ova
Term
Method of Infection - Clonorchis sinensis
Definition
Ingest metacercariae from undercooked fresh water fish
Term
Method of Diagnosis - Clonorchis sinensis
Definition
Identify ova in stool
Term
Disease/Symptoms associated with Clonorchis sinensis
Definition
Inflammation and intermittent obstruction of bile ducts
Term
Common Name of:
Paragonimus westermani
Definition
Oriental Lung Fluke
Term
Ova Morphology:
Large
Ovid
Flattened operculum with shoulders
Thicker posterior end
Definition
Paragonimus westermani
Term
Infective stage - Paragonimus westermani
Definition
Metacercariae
Term
Diagnostic stage - Paragonimus westermani
Definition
Unembryonated ova
Term
Method of Infection - Paragonimus westermani
Definition
Ingest metacercariae from undercooked fresh water crustacean
Term
Method of Diagnosis - Paragonimus westermani
Definition
Identify ova in sputum or stool
Term
Symptoms/Disease associated with Paragonimus westermani
Definition
Chronic chest pain with bloody sputum
Cerebral paragonimiasis
Term
Cerebral paragonimiasis
Definition
Immature flukes travel to brain (as well as other sites)
Term
Common Name of:
Schistosoma species
Definition
Blood Flukes
Term
T or F:
Schistosoma species takes part in sexual reproduction
Definition
True
Term
Location of:
Schistosoma mansoni
Definition
Liver sinuses and intestinal tract
Term
Location of:
Schistosoma japonicum
Definition
Liver sinuses and intestinal tract
Term
Location of:
Schistosoma haematobium
Definition
Bladder
Term
Ova morphology:
Large lateral spine
Definition
S. mansoni
Term
Ova morphology:
Small lateral spine
Definition
S. japonicum
Term
Ova morphology:
Terminal spine
Definition
S. haematobium
Term
Infective Stage - Schistosoma species
Definition
Cercariae
Term
Diagnostic Stage - Schistosoma species
Definition
Ova
Term
Method of Infection - Schistosoma species
Definition
Cercariae directly penetrates the skin
Term
Method of Diagnosis - Schistosoma mansoni and Schistosoma japonicum
Definition
Identify ova in Stool or rectal biopsy
Term
Method of Diagnosis - Schistosoma haematobium
Definition
Identify Ova in Urine
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