10 Questions
What is the primary mode of transportation of Ascaris lumbricoides eggs?
Flies transporting eggs on their legs
What is the method of transmission of Trichuris trichiura?
Ingestion of embryonated eggs through contaminated food
What is the definitive host of Trichuris trichiura?
Humans
What is the symptom of Trichuris trichiura infection that is often associated with large infections?
Rectal prolapse
What is the diagnostic method for Trichuris trichiura infection?
Bipolar eggs in feces
What is the treatment for Ascaris lumbricoides infection?
Mebendazole
What is the primary prevention method for Ascaris lumbricoides infection?
Proper sanitation
What is the geographic distribution of Trichuris trichiura?
Cosmopolitan
What is the characteristic of nematodes?
They have a full digestive system
What is the symptom of Ascaris lumbricoides infection that is related to the lungs?
Ascaris pneumonitis
Learn about the three major groups of parasitic helminths, including tapeworms, flatworms, and roundworms. Discover the complex reproductive cycles and life stages of these pathogens, and explore examples of cestodes and their hosts.
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