10 Questions
Which intestinal nematode of herbivores is similar to hookworm egg but has pointed eggs?
Oesophagostomum spp.
What does Baylisascaris procyonis cause in humans after ingestion?
Fatal visceral larva migrans
Which nematode requires arthropod intermediate hosts and can infect humans through ingestion of sashimi?
Gnathostoma spinigerum
How do humans get infected with Gangylonema spp.?
Ingestion of arthropods or insects
Which nematode causes 'turtle in the belly' or 'dapaong tumor'?
Oesophagostomum spp.
What is the common name for Dirofilaria immitis?
Dog heartworm
Which nematode parasite infects the upper respiratory tract of ruminants?
Syngamus laryngeus
Which nematode requires two intermediate hosts, including Copepods and frogs?
Gnathostoma spinigerum
Which nematode resembles hookworms and infects the upper respiratory tract of ruminants?
Syngamus laryngeus
How do humans usually contract Acanthocephala spp.?
Ingestion of arthropods or insects
Test your knowledge on the differences between Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale hookworms, including their morphology and characteristics. Identify key features such as the shape of the eggs, male posterior end structures, and sizes of the hookworm species.
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