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Where do mature Ascaris eggs usually mature?
Where do mature Ascaris eggs usually mature?
- In the liver
- In the intestines
- In the lungs
- In the soil (correct)
How do Ascaris eggs become infectious?
How do Ascaris eggs become infectious?
- After being coughed up
- After being expelled in feces
- After coming in contact with egg-contaminated soil (correct)
- After entering the circulatory system
Where do larval Ascaris worms enter after being ingested?
Where do larval Ascaris worms enter after being ingested?
- Lungs
- Appendix
- Liver
- Intestine (correct)
How do adult Ascaris worms enter the bile or pancreatic ducts?
How do adult Ascaris worms enter the bile or pancreatic ducts?
What can happen if a large mass of mature worms blocks the lumen of the small intestine?
What can happen if a large mass of mature worms blocks the lumen of the small intestine?
How do mature Ascaris worms usually exit the body to potentially be coughed up?
How do mature Ascaris worms usually exit the body to potentially be coughed up?
What is a potential consequence of intestinal blood loss due to worm ingestion?
What is a potential consequence of intestinal blood loss due to worm ingestion?
How is Strongyloidiasis infection similar to hookworm infection?
How is Strongyloidiasis infection similar to hookworm infection?
Why is Trichinella spiralis infection considered uncommon in the United States today?
Why is Trichinella spiralis infection considered uncommon in the United States today?
What happens to Trichinella larvae after they are ingested from infected meat?
What happens to Trichinella larvae after they are ingested from infected meat?
What causes the severe systemic symptoms during the phase of larval migration of Trichinella infection?
What causes the severe systemic symptoms during the phase of larval migration of Trichinella infection?
Which condition may result from Trichinella spiralis infection if left untreated?
Which condition may result from Trichinella spiralis infection if left untreated?
How is an Ascaris infection identified?
How is an Ascaris infection identified?
What is a common way children get infected with animal worms?
What is a common way children get infected with animal worms?
Where do pinworms generally take up residence?
Where do pinworms generally take up residence?
Which statement about hookworm infection is true?
Which statement about hookworm infection is true?
What is a symptom commonly associated with pinworm infections?
What is a symptom commonly associated with pinworm infections?
How do whipworms (Trichuriasis) typically infect humans?
How do whipworms (Trichuriasis) typically infect humans?
What is a characteristic of adult hookworms in the small intestine?
What is a characteristic of adult hookworms in the small intestine?
How are pinworm infections commonly spread among family members?
How are pinworm infections commonly spread among family members?
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Where do Ascaris eggs mature?
Where do Ascaris eggs mature?
In the soil.
How do Ascaris eggs become infectious?
How do Ascaris eggs become infectious?
After coming in contact with egg-contaminated soil.
Where do larval Ascaris worms enter after being ingested?
Where do larval Ascaris worms enter after being ingested?
Intestine.
How do adult Ascaris worms enter the bile or pancreatic ducts?
How do adult Ascaris worms enter the bile or pancreatic ducts?
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What can happen if a large mass of mature worms blocks the small intestine?
What can happen if a large mass of mature worms blocks the small intestine?
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How do mature Ascaris worms usually exit the body?
How do mature Ascaris worms usually exit the body?
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Hookworm infection
Hookworm infection
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Consequence of intestinal blood loss from worms?
Consequence of intestinal blood loss from worms?
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Why is Trichinella spiralis uncommon in the US?
Why is Trichinella spiralis uncommon in the US?
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What happens to Trichinella larvae after being ingested?
What happens to Trichinella larvae after being ingested?
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What causes severe systemic symptoms during larval migration of Trichinella?
What causes severe systemic symptoms during larval migration of Trichinella?
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Untreated Trichinella spiralis infection may result in?
Untreated Trichinella spiralis infection may result in?
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How is an Ascaris infection identified?
How is an Ascaris infection identified?
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How do children get infected with animal worms?
How do children get infected with animal worms?
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Where do pinworms generally take up residence?
Where do pinworms generally take up residence?
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Symptom of pinworm infections?
Symptom of pinworm infections?
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How do whipworms infect humans?
How do whipworms infect humans?
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Characteristic of Hookworms?
Characteristic of Hookworms?
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How are pinworm infections spread among family members?
How are pinworm infections spread among family members?
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