BLOOD AND TISSUE NEMATODES Flashcards

1
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vector-borne filarial nematode genus associated w human infections

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Mansonella spp.

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2
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three species of Mansonella

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M. ozzardi
M. perstans
M. streptocera

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Mansonella spp.: primary vectors

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biting midges (Midge fly) of genus Culicoides

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Mansonella spp.: a New World species w a patchy distribution; endemic to Central America

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M. ozzardi

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Mansonella spp.: an Old World species that occurs in tropical regions of West and Central Africa

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M. streptocerca

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Mansonella spp.: endemic throughout West, East, and Central Africa

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Mansonella perstans

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7
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M. perstans was likely introduced where?

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neotropical regions of Central and South America

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8
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Mansonella spp.: symptomatic or asymptomatic infection?

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asymptomatic

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9
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M. perstans and M. ozzardi diagnosed by?

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finding microfilariae cicrulating in BLOOD

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10
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M. streptocerca is usually diagnosed by?

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finding microfilariea in SKIN SNIPS

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11
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standard treatment for mansonellosis

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none

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12
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combination therapy for M. perstans mcirofilaremia?

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diethylcarbamazine + mebendazole

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13
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diagnostic stage for filariasis

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microfilaria

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14
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Filariasis: infective stage to the midge

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microfilariae

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15
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unique characteristic of M. perstans

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has blunt rounded tail w nucleus extending to the tip; unsheated

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16
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difference of M. perstans from Loa Loa

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Loa Loa is SHEATED (clear ext. found in the body of the mcirofilaria)

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17
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unique characteristic of M. streptocerca

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has a hook-tail

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18
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Mansonella spp.: infective stage to humans

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L3 larvae

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19
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mode of transmission from midge to humans

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L3 enters through BITE WOUND of the midge fly

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20
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vectors for M. ozzardi

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Arthropod
- black fly of genus Simulium
- midge of genus Culicoides

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21
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unique characteristic of M. ozzardi

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body nuclei do NOT extend to tip of tail; long, thin pointed tail

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22
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drug of choice for filariasis

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DEC (diethylcarbamazine)

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23
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treatment for M. ozzardi

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ivermectin

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24
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treatment for M. streptocerca

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DEC
Ivermectin

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25
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treatment for M. perstans

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DEC + mebendazole (most widely used)
Mebendazole
Doxycycline

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26
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common name for Dracunculus medinensis

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Guinea worm
Medina worm
Fiery serpent

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27
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Dracunculus medinensis: disease

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dracunculiasis

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28
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Dracunculus medinensis: parasite is freq. found in?

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subcutaneous tissues
muscles of human, dog, cattles & horses

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29
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Dracunculus medinensis: disease causes what?

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cutaneous nodules
subsequent ulcers

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30
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Dracunculus medinensis: larvae difference of survival duration between clean water and muddy water

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Clean water: 6 days
Muddy water: 2-3 weeks

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31
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Dracunculus medinensis: infective stage

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L3 larva

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32
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Dracunculus medinensis: definitive host

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humans, dogs, horses

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33
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Dracunculus medinensis: intermediate host

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cyclops, copepods

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34
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Dracunculus medinensis: mode of transmission to humans

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human drinks unfiltered/contaminated water containing copepods w L3 larvae

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35
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Dracunculus medinensis: treatment

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  • removal of worm
  • filtering water sources
  • avoid contact w contaminated water
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36
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Dracunculus medinensis: drug of choice

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none

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37
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Dracunculus medinensis: best treatment to prevent infection

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filtering water sources

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38
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common name of Trichinella spiralis

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Trichina worm
Pork worm

39
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Trichinella spiralis: diseases

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  • trichinosis
  • trichiniasis
  • trichinellosis
40
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Trichinella spiralis: cloaca is found at the ? (male worm)

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caudal end

41
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Trichinella spiralis: functions to clasp the female during female during copulation

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2 conspicuous conical papillae

42
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Trichinella spiralis: spicule

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none

43
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Trichinella spiralis: anterior or posterior ? curved ventrad (male worm)

A

posterior end

44
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Trichinella spiralis: female worm has how many uterus?

A

single uterus containing larvae

45
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Trichinella spiralis: vulva opens at teh ?

A

anterior fifth of the body

46
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Trichinella spiralis: ANTERIOR end of encysted larva contains ?

A

spear-like burrowing tip

47
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Trichinella spiralis: infective stage

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encysted larva

48
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Trichinella spiralis: definitive host

A

swines
man (accidental and definitive host)

49
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Trichinella spiralis: diagnostic stage

A

encysted larva

50
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Trichinella spiralis: functions to encyst in the muscle area

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spear-like burrowing tip

51
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Trichinella spiralis: definitive diagnosis

A

muscle biopsy

52
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Trichinella spiralis: sylvatic cycle

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from bears

53
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Trichinella spiralis: domestic cycle

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from pigs

54
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Trichinella spiralis: mode of infection to humans

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ingestion of undercooked meat which contains the encysted larva

55
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Trichinella spiralis: dead-end host

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humans

56
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Trichinella spiralis: diagnosis

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  • muscle biopsy
  • Bentonite Flocculation Test
57
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Trichinella spiralis: diagnosis that has higher sensitivity; detects antibody

A

Bentonite Flocculation Test

58
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Trichinella spiralis: clinical disease

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  • destruction of muscle fiber
  • eosinophilia
  • may have myocardial involvement
59
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Trichinella spiralis prevention and control: cook meat properly at what temp

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77C or 170F

60
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Trichinella spiralis prevention and control: storage

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-15C for 20 days
-30C for 6 days

61
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Trichinella spiralis: treatment

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thiabendazole
mebendazole

62
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common name of Angiostrongylus cantonensis

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rat lungworm

63
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Angiostrongylus cantonensis: originated in

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domestic rats in Canton, China

64
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Angiostrongylus cantonensis: normally lives in?

A

lungs of rats

65
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Angiostrongylus cantonensis: cause ? in man

A

eosinophilic meningoencephalitis

66
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Angiostrongylus cantonensis: disease

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Angiostrongyliasis
Eosinophilic meningoencephalitis

67
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Angiostrongylus cantonensis: barber’s pole pattern

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female

68
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Angiostrongylus cantonensis: have a well-developed CAUDAL BURSA (kidney-shaped, single-lobed)

A

male

69
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Angiostrongylus cantonensis: infective stage

A

L3 larvae

70
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Angiostrongylus cantonensis: definitive host

A

rats

71
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Angiostrongylus cantonensis: incidental host

A

humans

72
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Angiostrongylus cantonensis: intermediate host

A

snails (Achatina fulica)

73
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Angiostrongylus cantonensis: mode of infection to humans

A

accidential ingestion of gastropod or larvae

74
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Angiostrongylus cantonensis: presumptive diagnosis

A

travel history
exposure

75
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Angiostrongylus cantonensis: diagnosis

A
  • relatively difficult
  • presumptive diagnosis (travel history & exposure)
  • CSF (10% eosinophilia in proportion to the WBC
  • CT scan
  • ELISA
76
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Angiostrongylus cantonensis: recommended anti helminthic treatment

A

none

77
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Angiostrongylus cantonensis: management

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  • symptomatic treatment w analgesics
  • freq. removal of about 10ml spinal fluid at intervals relieves headaches (invasive)
78
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Angiostrongylus cantonensis: treatmeat effective in experimental animals

A

Albendazole
Mebendazole
Ivermectin
Thiabendazole

79
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Anisakis spp.: disease

A

Anisakiasis
Anisakidosis

80
Q

nematode parasites of whales, dolphins, porpoises, walruses, seals, sea lions and other deep marine mammals

A

Anisakids

81
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Anisakis spp.: referrred to as Type 1 larvae

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3rd stage larva

82
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Anisakis spp.: milky white; long stomach, blunt tail w mucron

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3rd stage larva

83
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Anisakis spp.: transmission to humans via?

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raw or undercooked seafood consumption

84
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Anisakis spp.: infective stage

A

L3 larvae

85
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Anisakis spp.: definitive host

A

marine mammal

86
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Anisakis spp.: intermediate host

A

crustaceans

87
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Anisakis spp.: paratenic host

A

fish or cephalopod

88
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Anisakis spp.: accidental host

A

humans

89
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Anisakis spp.: pathology

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  • gastric pathology
  • intestinal pathology
  • allergic reactions
90
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Anisakis spp.: diagnosis of Anisakiasis can be made by

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gastroscopic examination during which the larvae can be removed

91
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Anisakis spp.: Diagnosis

A
  • recent histroy of eating RAW or improperly cooked fish or squid
  • gastroscopic/endoscopic examination
  • serological test (ELISA, RAST)
92
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Anisakis spp.: serological test - ELISA stands for

A

enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay

93
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Anisakis spp.: serological test - RAST stands for

A

radioallergosorbent assay

94
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Anisakis spp.: treatment

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  • mechanically remove the larva using endoscopic forceps (main approach)
  • corticosteroids
  • albendazole