12 Questions
What is the common name of the parasitic worm that inhabits the mucosa and submucosa of the duodenum and jejunum?
Thread Worm
Which parasitic worm has a habitat in the large intestine?
Enterobius vermicularis
What is the mode of transmission of Strongyloides stercoralis?
Skin penetration by larva
Which parasitic worm has a diagnostic stage of unembryonated egg?
Capillaria philippinensis
What is the definitive host of Ancylostoma duodenale?
Human
Which parasitic worm has a shape resembling a guitar or a flattened peanut?
Capillaria philippinensis
What is the habitat of Ascaris lumbricoides?
Small intestine
What is the mode of transmission of Trichuris trichiura?
Ingestion of embryonated egg
What is the life span of Ascaris lumbricoides?
1-2 years
What is the diagnostic stage of Hookworms?
Rhabditiform larva
What is the characteristic shape of Trichuris trichiura?
Japanese lantern, football and lemon shaped
What is the common name of Ancylostoma duodenale?
American murderer
Test your knowledge of Ascaris Lumbricoides, a parasitic roundworm that infects the human small intestine. Learn about its habitat, diagnostic stage, mode of transmission, and more.
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