Lab Final Helminth Identification

Enterobius vermicularis, Pinworm causes Enterobiasis from eggs from soil/fecal oral route. Eggs laid near anus, sample collected from cellophane tape placed on anus. Common in kids

Nectar americanus, Hookworm causes hookworm disease from feces/soil, larvae bores into feet. Affects small intestine, sample collected by stool sample/wet mount slide.

Schistosoma mansoni, blood fluke causes Schistosomiasis by feces in freshwater with infected snails, larvae penetrated skin. Common in tropical areas, affects the large intestine, and bladder inflammation.

<p>Fasciola hepatica, liver fluke causes liver fluke disease by consumption of aquatic vegetation/ contaminated water. This affects liver, bile ducts and diagnosed by blood test.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Trichinella spiralis, round worm causes Trichinosis by consuming undercooked pork. This causes larvae to form cysts, can travel to CNS.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wuchereria bancrofti, bancrofti worm causes elephantiasis from mosquito bites in Africa. Affects the lymphatic system, causing lymphatic swelling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Taenia solium, tapeworm causes taeniasis by consuming raw, undercooked meats. Affects the digestive system causing abdominal swelling, loss of weight/appetite.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ascaris lumbricoides, roundworm causes ascariasis by food or feces contaminated with eggs. Affects GI tract and can travel to lungs to cause obstruction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Toxoplasma gondii, causes toxoplasmosis by cat feces or undercooked meat. Dangerous to pregnant women.</p> Signup and view all the answers