Helminthic Diseases. Flashcards
1
Q
Ascariasis lumbricoides
A
IP in soil- 2-3 weeks.
Larva migrans.
Infective material- infective form of egg.
Heavy contamination- >50,000 eggs/gm stool.
2
Q
HOOkWORMS
A
Necator americanus
Ankylostoma duodenale
Infective form- infective larva.
From egg to larva - 7-10 days.
Prepatent period??
CHANDLERS index
Loss of plasma in intestine lumen may lead to hypoalbuminemia.
3
Q
Whipworm
A
Caecum, Large intestine (resides)
Egg becomes infective in 14-21 days.
