5 Questions
Enterobius vermicularis is the causative agent of enterobiosis
True
The pinworm occurs only in tropical climate zones
False
The age groups most frequently infected are children between 10-15 years old
False
Males and females of Enterobius vermicularis have the same size
False
Freshly laid eggs of Enterobius vermicularis contain an embryo that develops into an infective first-stage larva at skin temperature in about two days
True
Study Notes
Enterobius Vermicularis
- Causative agent of enterobiosis
- Found exclusively in tropical climate zones
Life Cycle and Development
- Freshly laid eggs contain an embryo that develops into an infective first-stage larva at skin temperature in about two days
Epidemiology
- Most frequently infected age group: children between 10-15 years old
Morphology
- Males and females of Enterobius vermicularis are of the same size
Test your knowledge about Enterobius vermicularis, the causative agent of enterobiosis, with this quiz based on Dr. Hiro M. Obaid's lecture. Explore the parasite's life cycle, epidemiology, and more.
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