Hookworms - Necator americanus vs Ancylostoma duodenale
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Which intestinal nematode of herbivores is similar to hookworm egg but has pointed eggs?

  • Eustrongyloides spp.
  • Oesophagostomum spp. (correct)
  • Acanthocephala spp.
  • Gangylonema spp.
  • What does Baylisascaris procyonis cause in humans after ingestion?

  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Large red nematode
  • Fatal visceral larva migrans (correct)
  • Giant kidney worm
  • Which nematode requires arthropod intermediate hosts and can infect humans through ingestion of sashimi?

  • Dioctophyma renale
  • Gnathostoma spinigerum (correct)
  • Dirofilaria immitis
  • Syngamus laryngeus
  • How do humans get infected with Gangylonema spp.?

    <p>Ingestion of arthropods or insects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nematode causes 'turtle in the belly' or 'dapaong tumor'?

    <p>Oesophagostomum spp.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common name for Dirofilaria immitis?

    <p>Dog heartworm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nematode parasite infects the upper respiratory tract of ruminants?

    <p>Syngamus laryngeus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nematode requires two intermediate hosts, including Copepods and frogs?

    <p>Gnathostoma spinigerum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nematode resembles hookworms and infects the upper respiratory tract of ruminants?

    <p>Syngamus laryngeus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do humans usually contract Acanthocephala spp.?

    <p>Ingestion of arthropods or insects</p> Signup and view all the answers

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