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microbiology- Helminths
microbiology- Helminths
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Microbiology
Undergraduate 1
08/30/2011

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Term
The proper name for the tapeworms
Definition
Cestodes
Term
The causative agent of intestinal distress; eggs ingested with food.
Definition
Ascaris lumbricoides
Term
The causative agent of Oriental Liver Flukes.
Definition
Clonorchis sinensis
Term
This Nematode is acquired from eating raw pork.
Definition
Trichinella spiralis
Term
A Trematode whose life cycle involves humans and snails.
Definition
Schistosoma mansoni
Term
The proper name for the roundworms.
Definition
Nematodes
Term
The causative agent of beef tapeworm.
Definition
Taenia saginata
Term
What are the 3 stages in the life cycle of the Helminths?
Definition
Egg, larvae, adult
Term
Ascaris lumbricoides, Necator americanus, Enterobius vermicularis, Trichinella spiralis
Definition
What are the 4 Nematodes in your notes?
Term
The causative agent of pinworm is?
Definition
Enterobius vermicularis
Term
Name the genus/specie for all 3 Cestodes in your notes.
Definition
Taenia saginata, Taenia solium, Taenia pisiformis
Term
The causative agent of pork tapeworm.
Definition
Taenia solium
Term
The proper name for worms that are known as flukes.
Definition
Trematodes
Term
Body shape of the Trematodes?
Definition
Ovoid
Term
The causative agent of dog tapeworm is?
Definition
Taenia pisiformis
Term
The region of a tapeworm containing suckers and hooks.
Definition
Scolex
Term
The causative agent of hookworm is?
Definition
Necator americanus
Term
Name the genus/specie for both Trematodes in your notes.
Definition
Schistosoma mansoni, Clonorchis sinensis
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