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What are the species in the superfamily Filaroidea & which are of significant human health importance?

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  1. Wuchereria bancrofti 2. Brugia malayi 3. Onchocerca Valvulus 4. Loa Loa 5. Dirofilaria immitis
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Where do filarial worms live in the DH?

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blood or tissues

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How are filarial worms transmitted to the DH?

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vector

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What are microfilaria?

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advanced embryos

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What is the sheath?

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flexible eggshell as covering membrane in blood dwelling species

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Do all species have a sheath?

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no tissue dwelling species are unsheathed

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How long do mf survive in the host?

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survive for many years

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What is periodicity?

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mf in peripheral blood only at certain times of day

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Give an example of periodicity using Wuchereria bancrofti.

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max number between 10pm & 2am bc vector is a night feeding mosquito vs. during the day mf are in blood vessels of deep tissue (lungs & liver) -> evolutionary advantage increases chance mf ingested by suitable vector

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What disease is caused by Wuchereria bancrofti?

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lymphatic filariasis (LF)

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What is the size of the adult Wuchereria bancrofti worms and where do they live?

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females: 8-10cm vs. male: 40cm

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Are the mf of Wuchereria bancrofti sheathed?

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yes

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What is the vector for Wuchereria bancrofti?

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mosquito

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What are the 3 phases of Wuchereria bancrofti pathology?

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  1. incubation phase 2. acute (inflammatory) phase 3. obstructive (chronic) phase
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Describe the incubation phase of Wuchereria bancrofti infection.

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asymptomatic, no detectable microfilarenia, ELISA - detect antigen in blood

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What is microfilaremia?

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early stage of parasite

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Whatis episodic adenolymphangitis and in which phase of pathology does it occur?

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attacks of fever, chills, & edema, iuguinal lymph nodes in the inflammatory (acute) phase

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When does chronic pathology develop in microfilaremia infection?

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obstructive phase 10-20 years after exposure

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What is lymphoedema?

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swelling of lymph tissue during obstructive phase of W. bancrofti

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Compare the 3 grades of lymphoedema.

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  1. grade I: transient & soft if apply pressure there is a pit in the skin rest and elevation needed 2. grade II: swelling is hard & permanent & does not pit with pressure 3. grade III: subcutaneous thickens, hyperkerastosis (hypertrophy of outer skin ayer), fissures, nodules, warty appearance
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What is elephantiasis?

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  1. phychological/social impact 2. swollen lymph nodes 3. ~10% of population 4. ages >40 rare is ages <25
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What are the advantages of the CFA test for diagnosis of W. bancrofti infection?

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test circulating filarial antigen

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What can be observed using ultrasound for W. bancrofti infection?

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adult worms in lymphatics

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How if W. bancrofti infection treated?

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  1. exercising limb to promote lymph flow 2. chemotherapy 3. treat bacterial & fungal infections
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What drugs are effective against W. bancrofti infection?
1. DEC (diethylcarbamazine - may release components of parasite cuticle & stimulates immune response 2. albendazole - disrupts metabolic function 3. ivermectin (mectizan) - increases GABA at neutral junctions leads to faccid paralysis
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Why is hygiene important in preventing W. bancrofti infection?
H20, soap, & shoes prevent bacterial and fungal infections
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What are the costs of infection with lymphatic filariasis?
1. costs of the disease 2. costs of treatment
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Compare the costs of disease and treatment for lymphatic filariasis.
disease: 1. permenant long term disability 2. social loss 3. decline in economic productivity vs. treatment: 2 cents/person/yr for DEC, 30 cents/person/yr for DEC fortified salt albendazole & ivermectin are donanted CFA test is $1/test: total cost $1.32/person/yr
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How do these costs and other factors contribute to the control of lymphatic filariasis?
1. no amplification 2. no animal reservoir 3. simple & accurate diagnostic test 4. treatment is effective, inexpensive, large scale, combo of drugs, collateral health benefits 5. plans of action 6. drug company support
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What is the size of Brugia malayi adults?
female = 55mm vs. males = 25mm
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Is there periodicity in Brugia malayi?
yes: in peripheral blood at night
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Are Brugia malayi mf sheathed?
yes
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Brugia malayi is very similar to what other species?
W. bancrofti
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What are onchocercomas and where are they found?
cause river blindness found in Africa, Central/South America
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How long do onchocerca volvulus adults live?
10 years
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What is the vector in the life cycle of onchocerca volvulus?
blackfly (Simulian spp)
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What stage is infective to the vector in onchocerca volvulus?
L3
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How does the vector become infected in onchocerca volvulus?
blackfly has bloodmeal and scarifies skin -> pool of blood forms on skin -> fly laps up -> ingest mf
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What is the development of the parasite inside the vector in onchocerca volvulus?
mf -> mitohemocoel -> L1 -> L2 -> L3 -> migrates to mouthparts -> L4 -> adults in skin
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What is Wolbachia?
causes pathology in onchocerca volvulus. intracellular, inherited spp that controls reproductive functions and sex determination in many insect spp. gram negative - LPS causes host immune response and pathology
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What is LPS and how is it related to pathology in onchocerca volvulus infections?
produced by gram negative bacteria and produces host immune response and pathology
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Compare acute, chronic and ocular lesions in onchocerciasis.
acute: light, recent infections mf in skin -> presistant, itchy rash -> secondary infection skin begins to thicken & lymph nodes enlarge vs. chronic: heavy, long term infects, skin is thick & discolored "lizard" appearance loos of skin elasticity, femoral & ingunial lymph nodes enlarge & hang loose skin -> hanging groins vs. ocular lesions: mf invaded eye -> blindness
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Why do Simulium flies live near rivers?
lay eggs in water of fast flowing rivers
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How is onchocerciasis diagnosed?
skin snip - lift skin w/ forcep & use razor to slice thin layer of skin -> skin & saline -> microscope slide
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Why is it important not to draw blood during the skin snip?
won't know which spp it is: tissue vs blood
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What is the treatment for onchocerciasis?
1. ivermectin - kills mf 2. deoxycycline - kills adults 3. surgery - move onchocerca
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Briefly describe the Onchocerciasis Program of W. Africa & the Carter Center River Blindness Program.
Onchocerciasis Program of W. Africa: 1974 with 11 countries and ~20mil cases Dec 2002 program ended vs. Carter Center River Blindness Program: 1996 - Americas & Africa w/ MDP, mectizan distribution program
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In what part of the body do Loa loa adults live?
migrate freely in subcutaneous tissue
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What is the vector for Loa loa?
deerflies
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What is the pathology of Loa loa?
mild: adults winder through subcutaneous tissue and cause inflammatory rxn. caladbar swelling is localized, painful, temporary. migrate across conjuctive & cornea
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How is Loa loa infected diagnosed?
mf in blood
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How can Loa loa infection be treat?
surgery
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What is the common name of Dirofilaria immitis?
heartworm
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What is vector for Dirofilaria immitis?
mosquito
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What pathology results from Dirofilaria immitis?
fatigue & general loss of condition, cough
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How is Dirofilaria immitis infection diagnosed?
mf in blood
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How is Dirofilaria immitis infection treated?
1. immiticide - contains arsenic that kills worms 2. surgery - caval syndrome (heavy infection & immiticide is contraindicated)
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What stage of Dirofilaria immitis is killed by immiticide?
adult worms. problem: dead worms can block blood vessel and arsenic can be toxic (low margin of safety)
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Why should a drug such as Heartgard be used?
ivermectin & pyrantel kill L3s injected by mosquitos

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