Fecal Sedimentation and Parasite Diagnosis
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Fecal Sedimentation and Parasite Diagnosis

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What is the primary diagnostic method for identifying the presence of the parasite mentioned?

  • Skin scraping examination
  • Infection through water sources
  • Blood sample testing
  • Fecal sedimentation analysis (correct)
  • Which of the following statements is true regarding the parasite's lifecycle?

  • It develops exclusively in aquatic environments.
  • It can only infect humans, not animals.
  • It has an infectious metaceveavine stage that infects through consumption. (correct)
  • It requires a pig and a plant to complete its lifecycle.
  • Where is the parasite primarily endemic?

  • North America (correct)
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • What is the characteristic feature of the parasites mentioned in the content?

    <p>They exhibit multiple legs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a feature of the parasite discussed?

    <p>It has a free-living adult stage in the environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Fecal Sedimentation

    • This is a method used to identify parasitic flukes in fecal matter.
    • The method is known to be effective in identifying the biggest flukes.

    Endemic to North America

    • The parasite in this instance is endemic to North America

    Human Parasite

    • The parasite is a human parasite.

    Infectious Metacercaria

    • The parasitic metacercaria is found on plants.
    • The parasite's infection occurs when humans or pigs eat these contaminated plants.

    Diagnostic Eggs

    • Diagnostic eggs of the parasite can be observed in fecal matter using a fecal sedimentation method.

    Metacercaria Inhibits Development

    • Metacercaria inhibits the development of legs in the host.

    Increased Viskness

    • The parasite infection in the host often leads to increased viscosity of the host.
    • The host may display multiple legs as an effect of being infected with the organism.

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    Description

    This quiz explores the method of fecal sedimentation used to identify parasitic flukes, particularly those endemic to North America. It covers aspects such as the lifecycle of human parasites, the significance of diagnostic eggs, and the effects of metacercaria on host development and viscosity.

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