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What is the primary diagnostic method for identifying the presence of the parasite mentioned?
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?
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?
Where is the parasite primarily endemic?
- North America (correct)
- Africa
- Asia
- Europe
What is the characteristic feature of the parasites mentioned in the content?
What is the characteristic feature of the parasites mentioned in the content?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the parasite discussed?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the parasite discussed?
Flashcards
Fecal Sedimentation Analysis
Fecal Sedimentation Analysis
A diagnostic method used to detect parasites in stool samples.
Parasite Lifecycle
Parasite Lifecycle
Stages through which a parasite develops, including an infectious metacercarial stage.
Endemic Regions
Endemic Regions
Geographic areas where a specific parasite is regularly found.
Characteristic Features of Parasites
Characteristic Features of Parasites
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Not a Parasite Feature
Not a Parasite Feature
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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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