18 Questions
What is the primary location where flukes colonize in humans?
Blood
What is the characteristic rash caused by the physical entry of cercaria through human skin?
Swimmer's itch
What is the name of the series of systemic infections caused by Schistosoma species?
Bilharzia
What is the role of the second intermediate host in the life cycle of some flukes?
It is consumed by the final host
What is the association between some fluke species and cancer?
They are associated with an increased rate of bile duct cancer
What is the primary location where flukes enter a new host?
Through human skin
What is the resulting condition when a hydatid cyst ruptures?
Anaphylactic shock and death
What is the disease caused by Taenia species in a human final host?
Taeniasis
What is a common symptom of cysticercosis in humans?
Seizures
What type of host do trematodes typically use as their intermediate host?
Mollusc
What is the primary mechanism of transmission for filarial nematodes?
Hematophagous insects
Which of the following diseases is caused by the blockage of lymph vessels by nematodes?
Lymphatic filariasis
What is the primary location of hookworms in the human body?
Intestine
What is the life cycle stage of a cestode that enters a new host?
Proglottid
What is a characteristic of the life cycle of cestodes?
Indirect life cycle involving intermediate hosts
What is the characteristic feature of a mature tapeworm?
Scolex
What is a unique feature of Hymenolepis infections in humans?
Humans are the single definitive host
What is a possible effect of cestode infections in humans?
Inflammation and nutrient deficiencies
Learn about the characteristics of Cestodes, including their ability to form cysts and nodules, and the diseases they cause, such as Taeniasis. Understand the risks of anaphylactic shock and death from cyst rupture. Get familiar with the different types of diseases caused by Cestodes and Taenia species.
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