nematodes 2 Flashcards
(19 cards)
what are the hosts of stronglyoides sterocoralis
human main host also dogs and cats
where is stronglyoides sterocoralis found
africa americas india southern china southern europe northern oz
what are the symptoms of stronglyoides sterocoralis
mostly asymptomatic can cause dermititis
autoinfection.
serious in immunocompromised
how many people are infected with stronglyoides sterocoralis
9 mill
how do you diagnose stronglyoides
microscope stool sample
ELISA
what is the treatment for stronglyoides
ivermectin - few side effects
what are the resevoir species for trichinella
carnivorous animals and scavangers
where is trichinella found
once common in usa
prevelent in europe
asia
endemic in japan
what are the symptoms of trichinella
just after infection FADN
4-5 days after flu like symptoms
heavy infection may damage cns - severe cases = fatal.
how is trichinella diagnosed
ELISA - blood tets
muscle biopsy
what is treatment of trichinella
treat acute stage = essentail drug not effective once juvenile encysted in muscle
mebendazole thiabendazole effective
what are the controls for trichinella
freeze meat
what are the resevoir hosts of drancunculus medinensis
cattle horses, canines, baboobs monkeys
where is drancunculus medinensis found
west and east africa
what is drancunculus
guinea worm
what are the symptoms of guinea worm
sufferers incapacitated for several months
joint pain arthric conditions
further infection if dead worm not removed
how many people are infected by guinea worm
was 10 mil now eradication programme by carter centre = 22 cases 2015
what is the treatment for guinea worm
no present drugs7
analgesics for pain and inflamattion
how is guinea worm controlled
health and education water treatment - nylon filters
