Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

PARASITOLOGY > 2nd wk > Flashcards

2nd wk Flashcards

(71 cards)

Start Studying
1
Q

Common name of Enterobius Vermicularis

A

Pinworm

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

mode of transmission of E. Vermicularis, except

A

d. Direct Route

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Pinworm-specific terms as infective pinworm eggs that migrate back into the host
Body, develop and reproduces rather than becoming dislodged.

A

Retroinfection

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

When was the Enterobius Vermicularis found worldwide?

A

1758

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

E. Vermicularis was also identified in ancient

A

a. Andean Peoples

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Length and Width of E. Vermicularis Adult Female

A

Answer: 7 to 14 mm in Length and 0.5 mm in Width

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Length and Width of E. Vermicularis Adult Male

A

Answer: 2 to 4 mm in Length and 0.3 mm in Width

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Shape of E. Vermicularis Egg

A

Oval, One-side Flattened

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q
  1. Give the two laboratory diagnosis of E. Vermicularis
A

Answer: Cellophane tape-test and Anal Swab Technique

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Give at least two treatments for E. Vermicularis

A

Answer: Albendole, Pyrantel Pamoate, Mebendazole

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q
  1. The E. Vermicularis was described by _________.
A

Answer: Carl Linnaeus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is the intermediate host of Capillaria philippinensis?

A

Fish

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Where did the 1966 epidemic of Capillaria philippinensis with 77 reported deaths occur?

A

Ilocos Sur

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is considered as the drug of choice for Capillaria philippinensis due to its efficacy
against both larvae & adults?

A

Albendazole

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What is the needle-like mating structure of adult males of Capillaria philippinensis?

A

Spicule

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is the length of an adult female of Capillaria philippinensis?

A

a. 2.5-5.3 mm

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

The larviparous female of Capillaria philippinensis lays unembryonated eggs.
t or f

A

flase

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

The biopsy or aspiration is the detection of eggs, larvae, or adult worms in the feces. t or f

A

FALSE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

The egg of Trichuris trichiura has more prominent bipolar plugs compared to the egg of
Capillaria Philippinensis.
t or f

A

tue

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Capillaria philippinensis has a narrow anterior body and a slightly wider posterior region.
t or f

A

true

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

The first discovered case of Capillaria philippinensis in 1963 is from a 37-year-old male.

A

FALSE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Identification
1. A disease caused by Capillaria philippinensis characterized by abdominal pain, chronic
diarrhea, & borborygmus.

A

Intestinal capillariasis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

When was C. philippinensis first discovered?

A

1963

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

How is C. philippinensis transmitted to humans? I

A

ngestion of raw/uncooked fish

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Where does C. philippinensis mostly reside in the human body? )
Small intestine (mucous lining
26
Give the 2 drugs used to treat intestinal capillariasis.
Albendazole & Mebendazole
27
1. Trichinella is the genus of parasitic roundworms that cause _________.
Trichinellosis
28
2. 2 types of Trichinella
Encapsulating and Non-encapsulating
29
All are Encapsulating Species, except; A. T. spiralis B. T. nativa C. T. britovi D. T. zimbabwensis
d
30
4. All are Non-encapsulating Species, except A. T. pseudospiralis B. T. papuae C. T. zimbabwensis D. T. nelsoni
d
31
The t. spiralis males measure about _________ in length and the females are ________ of the males.
C. 1.4 mm to 1.6 mm and twice the size of the male
32
life cycle 1. T. Nelsoni
B. Sylvatic-tropical life cycle
33
loc of transmission T. Nativa =
D. Sylvatic-arctic life cycle
34
loc of transmission T. Britovi =
C. Sylvatic-temperate life cycle
35
location of transmission T. Spiralis =
Domestic life-cycle
36
location fo transmision T. Murelli
C. Sylvatic-temperate life cycle
37
Trichinella is the smallest human nematode parasite, yet it is also the largest of all intracellular parasites. t or f
true
38
The main etiological agent of the Trichinella spp. is the cosmopolitan T. nativa.
false
39
All Trichinella species are morphologically distinguishable. t or f
false
40
Trichinella worms have established five known life cycles. t or f
false
41
Trichinellosis can be detected through antibody detection or muscle biopsy lab diagnostic tests.
TRUE
42
Clinical trichinellosis is usually treated using albendazole and mebendazole paired with a ___________ as an immunosuppressant.
CORTICOSTEROID
43
A distinct layer of tissue is also seen lining the esophagus in both adults and larvae called ____________.
STICHOCYTE
44
The main etiological agent of trichinellosis is __________. T. SPIRALIS
45
A ___________ is a network of arterioles and venules around the nurse cell.
circular rete
46
The larvae develop cysts in ___________.
SKELETAL MUSCLES.
47
What disease does C. philippinensis cause?
Capillariasis
48
What shape is the ova of Capillaria philippinensis?
Peanut
49
What organ is the larvae and adult Capillaria philippinensis usually located?
Small intestine
50
What animal is the intermediate host of Capillaria philippinensis?
D. Fish
51
What is the diagnostic stage of Capillaria philippinensis?
Ova
52
Type of female adult Capillaria philippinensis that produces unembryonic eggs:
Oviparous
53
Type of female adult Capillaria philippinensis that produces larvae:
Larviparous
54
Which is not a symptom of Capillariasis: A. Borborygmi (stomach growling) B. Abdominal pain C. Vomiting D. Fever
d
55
Type of C. philippinensis egg that is passed into feces: A. Embryonic egg B. Ovum C. Fertilized egg D. Unembryonic egg
d
56
Type of C. philippinensis egg that becomes infective larvae that develop in tissues of intermediate host?
embryonic host
57
11. Effect when female C. philippinensis cause rapid multiplication of worms
D. Autoinfection
58
12.Year C. philippinensis was first discovered:
1963
59
Place C. philippinensis was first discovered:
ilocos norte
60
14.Specimen to detect and diagnose C. philippinensis in laboratory:
Stool
61
15.Main tranmission of C. philippinensis:
Ingesting raw fish
62
Who identified the first Angiostrongylus Cantonensis?
chen
63
Who identified the first Angiostrongylus Cantonensis?
thiabendazole
64
Angiostrongylus Cantonensis is also known as
c. Rat lungworm
65
Length of Femalea cantonensis worm
0.28 to 0.50mm
66
Width of Male worms a cantonensis
0.25 to 0.35mm
67
Rats are known to be the intermediate host of rat lungworm T OR F
F
68
Associated disease of Angiostrongylus Cantonensis
Eosinophilic Meningitis
69
A. Cantonensis can mature in human body
F
70
Used to detect Angiostrongyliasis
dot-blot ELISA
71
dot-blot ELISA
c. Third stage

PARASITOLOGY (7 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions