Parasitic infections Flashcards
1
Q
What parasite usually causes nocturnal perianal pruritus?
A
enterobiasis
2
Q
What parasite usually causes periorbital edema?
A
trichinosis
3
Q
name for tapeworm - beef
A
taenia saginata
4
Q
name for tapeworm - pork
A
taenia solium
5
Q
name for tapeworm - fish
A
diphyllobothrium latum
6
Q
name for tapeworm - dwarf
A
hymenolepis nana
7
Q
what is the treatment for tapeworms?
A
praziquantel