Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Microbiology Exam III > GI Cestodes and Trematodes > Flashcards

GI Cestodes and Trematodes Flashcards

1
Q

Cestodes

A 
***Tapeworms***
Segmented bodies
Hermaphroditic
Absorb nutrients
Segments house mature eggs as they advance toward end of worm
Can be 20 to 40 feet long
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Three Basic Structures of Adult Cestodes (Tapeworms)

A

1) Scolex: rounded head of the worm, usually armed with HOOKS and/or SUCKERS
2) Neck: the area from which new body segments are generated
3) Body (Strobila): a long segmented structure

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

What are individual segments of the Strobilia (i.e. Body) called?

A

Proglottids

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

Cestodes (Humans as Definitive vs. Intermediate Host)

A

1) Definitive Host: Adult tapeworms residing in the GI tract (Small intestine)
- Taenia saginata (Beef tapeworm)
- Taenia solium (Pig tapeworm)
- Diphyllobothrium latum (Fish tapeworm)

2) Intermediate Host: Larval stages present in various tissues (e.g. liver, brain, eye, etc.)
- Echinococcus granulosus (Dog tapeworm)
- Taenia solium (Pig tapeworm)

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

Beef Tapeworm - Taenia saginata (Life Cycle)

A

Infected human passes eggs/proglottids in their feces, cattle graze on the area that is contaminated with human waste

We eat meat medium rare and get this

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

Beef Tapeworm - Taenia saginata (Transmission)

A

Ingestion of undercooked beef containing encysted larvae (Cysticerci)
-Humans are generally infected with a single adult worm (Can reach 10-30 ft in length and live up to 25 years)

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

Beef Tapeworm - Taenia saginata (Symptomatology)

A

Generally Asymptomatic

-Mild abdominal pain/feeling of fullness

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

Beef Tapeworm - Taenia saginata (Diagnosis, Control/Prevention)

A

Diagnosis:
-Identification of proglottids or eggs passed by infected material

Control/Prevention:

  • Prevent cattle from becoming infected (eliminated their contact with human feces)
  • Prevent human infection by cooking meat thoroughly
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Pork Tapeworm - Taenia solium (Transmission)

A

Ingestion of UNDERCOOKED PORK containing CYSTS results in intestinal disease
-Ingestion of embryonated eggs results in extra-intestinal disease (Cysticercosis)

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

Pork Tapeworm - Taenia solium (Intestinal Disease)

A

Similar to Beef Tapeworm

Generally Asymptomatic
-Mild abdominal pain/feeling of fullness

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Pork Tapeworm - Taenia solium (Extra-Intestinal Disease)

A
  • Ingested eggs hatch in intestine and release infectious larvae, which enter the circulation and travel to various body sites where they encyst (ONCHOSPHERE form penetrates intestine)
  • Cysticercus creates a space-filling lesion and induces localized inflammation
  • Location and size determines pathology (striated muscle, heart, brain, eyes)
  • NEUROCYSTICERCOSIS = Severe complication. Seizure and neurological defects. (Approximately 2000 cases of neurocysticercosis in the U.S. annually)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Pork Tapeworm - Taenia solium (Diagnosis and Prevention/Control)

A

Diagnosis:

  • Intestinal infection (PROGLOTTIDS or eggs in stool via O and P test)
  • Extra-intestinal: CT scan, MRI, serology

Prevention/Control:

  • Keep pigs away from human feces
  • Cook pork thoroughly
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Fish Tapeworm - Diphyllobothrium latum (Characteristics)

A
  • LARGEST TAPEWORM infectin man (30 to 40 ft)*

- Infected fish can be found in freshwater lakes in Minnesota, Michigan, Florida, and California

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

Fish Tapeworm - Diphyllobothrium latum (Transmission)

A

Ingestion of raw or undercooked fish containing infectious larvae

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

Fish Tapeworm - Diphyllobothrium latum (Symptomatology)

A

Asymptomatic or mild

  • Transient nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, etc.
  • Infection with multiple worms can lead to intestinal obstruction
  • 2% of patients develop MACROCYTIC ANEMIA (VITAMIN B12 DEFICIENCY)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Fish Tapeworm - Diphyllobothrium latum (Diagnosis, Control/Prevention)

A

Diagnosis:
-Eggs in stool

Control/Prevention:

  • Limit exposure of fish to human feces
  • Cook fish adequately
17
Q

Dog Tapeworm - Echinococcus granulosus (Characteristics)

A
  • Humans are an accidental host
  • Acquired through exposure to DOG FECES (ingestion of eggs)
  • Disease occurs where LIVESTOCK are raised in association with DOGS
18
Q

Dog Tapeworm - Echinococcus granulosus (Disease)

A
  • Ingested eggs hatch in the intestine, release larvae which travel via the BLOODSTREAM to multiple body sites. In the tissue, larvae secrete a HYALINE MEMBRANE. Over time, a FLUID-FILLED CYST (HYDATID CYST): frequently form in the liver, lung, brain, and bone marrow
  • Ruptured cysts release large amount of NITROGEN and can induce ANAPHYLACTIC RESPONSE
19
Q

Dog Tapeworm - Echinococcus granulosus (Diagnosis)

A

-Presence of cyst and history consistent with exposure

Pink circles in picture; must be careful not to break them open when removing from the body

20
Q

Trematodes

A

Flukes
Humans are the DEFINITIVE host
Freshwater snails serve as intermediate hosts
Larval forms release from snails encyst on fish, shellfish, or vegetation and are acquired by ingestion

21
Q

Intestinal Flukes - Fasciolopsis buski (Life Cycle)

A

Leech-shaped appearance

Hermaphroditic
-Get eggs into environment via feces, get into water, larvae hatch open, infect snails, develop in SNAILS, released from snails and swim in the water, attach to VEGETATION and are mainly associated with WATER CHESTNUTS

~3 months from ingestion to egg production

22
Q

Intestinal Flukes - Fasciolopsis buski (Characteristics)

A

NOT VERY COMMON IN THE U.S.
-Common in China, Southeast Asia, and India
Reservoirs = Pigs, dogs, and rabbits

23
Q

Intestinal Flukes - Fasciolopsis buski (Disease)

A
  • Humans acquire infection by ingesting freshwater aquatic plants with encysted CERCARIAE attached
  • In the small intestine, the cercariae encyst, attach to the columnar epithelium and mature to egg-laying adults (HERMAPHRODITIC)
24
Q

Intestinal Flukes - Fasciolopsis buski (Light vs Heavy Infection)

A 
Light Infection (single worm):
-Focal inflammation, intermittent diarrhea
Heavy Infection (multiple worms)
-Continuous diarrhea, intestinal hemorrhage, ulceration, abscess formation
25
Q

Intestinal Flukes - Fasciolopsis buski (Diagnosis and Prevention)

A

Diagnosis:
-Presence of eggs in the stool

Prevention:
-Control SNAIL populations, improved sanitation, restrict harvesting of aquatic plants from contaminated areas

26
Q

Liver Flukes - Fasciola hepatica

A
  • Parasite of sheep, cattle, and humans
  • Worldwide distribution including Southeastern U.S.
  • Acquire through ingestion of AQUATIC PLANTS (e.g. seaweed)
  • Migration through liver may induce liver tenderness and hepatomegaly
  • Fever and EOSINOPHILIA are common
  • Biliary obstruction may occur (JAUNDICE)
27
Q

Liver Flukes - Fasciola hepatica (Diagnosis and Prevention)

A

Diagnosis:
-Eggs in feces

Prevention:
-Control snail populations, improved sanitation, restrict harvesting of aquatic plants from contaminated areas

28
Q

Liver Flukes - Opisthorcis (Clonorchis) sinensis

A

Endemic throughout Asia (Estimated that as many as 25% OF CHINESE IMMIGRANTS to the US are infected)

  • Acquired by ingestion of under-prepared FRESHWATER FISH with attached encysted cercariae
  • Light infections are asymptomatic
  • HEAVY infections: may result in biliary obstruction, jaundice, hepatitis, hepatomegaly, and gallstones

Heavily infected individuals are 10-15x more likely to develop BILE DUCT CANCER

Microbiology Exam III (9 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions