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What is Parasitology?
The study of parasites and their relationship with their host
What is the difference between infestation and infection?
Infestation is invasion of the body by ectoparasites, while infection is invasion of the body by endoparasites
What is parasitism?
A form of symbiotic relationship where one party or symbiont (i.e., parasites) benefits to the detriment of the other party (host)
What is the difference between definitive hosts and intermediate hosts?
Definitive hosts harbor the adult stage of the parasite, while intermediate hosts harbor the larval stage of the parasite
What is the difference between facultative parasites and obligate parasites?
Facultative parasites can live independently of the host, while obligate parasites must live inside the host
What is the difference between commensalism and mutualism?
Commensalism is a form of symbiotic relationship in which one species benefits from the other without harming or benefiting the other, while mutualism is a symbiotic relationship in which two organisms mutually benefit from each other
What is Parasitology?
The study of parasites and their relationship with their host
What is the difference between infestation and infection?
Infestation is invasion of the body by ectoparasites, while infection is invasion of the body by endoparasites
What is the difference between permanent parasites and intermittent parasites?
Permanent parasites remain in the host from early life to maturity, while intermittent parasites simply visit the host during feeding time
What is the difference between definitive hosts and intermediate hosts?
Definitive hosts harbor the adult stage of the parasite, while intermediate hosts harbor the larval stage of the parasite
What is parasitism?
A form of symbiotic relationship where one party or symbiont (i.e., parasites) benefits to the detriment of the other party (host)
What is the difference between facultative parasites and obligate parasites?
Facultative parasites can live independently of the host, while obligate parasites must live inside the host
What is the difference between commensalism and mutualism?
Commensalism is a form of symbiotic relationship in which one species benefits from the other without harming or benefiting the other, while mutualism is a symbiotic relationship in which two organisms mutually benefit from each other
What is Parasitology?
The study of parasites and their relationship with their host
What is the difference between permanent parasites and intermittent parasites?
Permanent parasites remain in the host from early life to maturity, while intermittent parasites simply visit the host during feeding time
What is Parasitology?
The study of parasites and their relationship with their host
What is the difference between commensalism and mutualism?
Commensalism benefits one species while the other is neither helped nor harmed, while mutualism benefits both species
What is the difference between commensalism and mutualism?
Commensalism benefits one species while the other is neither helped nor harmed, while mutualism benefits both species
What is the difference between ectoparasites and endoparasites?
Ectoparasites live outside the host's body, while endoparasites live inside the host's body
What is the difference between ectoparasites and endoparasites?
Ectoparasites live outside the host's body, while endoparasites live inside the host's body
What are definitive hosts?
Hosts that harbor the adult stage of the parasite or where the sexual stage of the life cycle of the parasite occurs
What are definitive hosts?
Hosts that harbor the adult stage of the parasite or where the sexual stage of the life cycle of the parasite occurs
What are the different areas of Parasitology?
Medical Parasitology, Veterinary Parasitology, Structural Parasitology, Quantitative Parasitology, and Parasite Ecology
What are the different areas of Parasitology?
Medical Parasitology, Veterinary Parasitology, Structural Parasitology, Quantitative Parasitology, and Parasite Ecology
What is parasitism?
A form of symbiosis in which one organism benefits at the expense of another organism usually of different species
What is parasitism?
A form of symbiosis in which one organism benefits at the expense of another organism usually of different species
What are the types of hosts?
Definitive Hosts, Intermediate Hosts, Reservoir Hosts, and Paratenic Hosts
What are the types of hosts?
Definitive Hosts, Intermediate Hosts, Reservoir Hosts, and Paratenic Hosts
What is the most common source of exposure to infection or infestation?
Contaminated soil or water
Which of the following is an example of a parasite that can be contracted through oral-fecal route?
Plasmodium spp from mosquitos
What is the portal of exit for parasites that cause phlegm?
Lungs
What is the mode of reproduction of most parasitic protozoa?
Binary fission
What is the pathogenic stage in the general life cycle of parasites?
The morphologic form responsible for the pathology produced leading to clinical manifestations
What is the sub-kingdom classification of multicellular parasites?
Metazoa
What is the mode of transmission of parasites?
Ingestion of contaminated food and water
Which of the following is NOT a type of single-celled parasite?
Trematodes
What is the purpose of fecal concentration methods?
To detect cysts, oocysts, and larvae of nematodes
What type of stool is best for detecting trophozoites?
Liquid stool
What is the purpose of the cellophane/scotch tape method?
To collect pinworms
Study Notes
Parasitology
- Parasitology is the study of parasites, their hosts, and the relationship between them.
Infestation and Infection
- Infestation: the presence of ectoparasites, such as arthropods, that live on the outside of the host's body.
- Infection: the presence of endoparasites, such as protozoa, helminths, and fungi, that live inside the host's body.
Parasitism
- Parasitism: a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism, the parasite, benefits, and the other, the host, is harmed.
Hosts
- Definitive hosts: the hosts in which the parasite reaches maturity and reproduces.
- Intermediate hosts: the hosts in which the parasite undergoes development, but does not reach maturity.
- Types of hosts: definitive, intermediate, paratenic, and accidental hosts.
Parasite Classification
- Obligate parasites: cannot survive without a host.
- Facultative parasites: can survive with or without a host.
- Permanent parasites: remain attached to the host for their entire life cycle.
- Intermittent parasites: only attach to the host for part of their life cycle.
Symbiotic Relationships
- Commensalism: a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits, and the other is not affected.
- Mutualism: a type of symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit.
Ectoparasites and Endoparasites
- Ectoparasites: parasites that live on the outside of the host's body, such as arthropods.
- Endoparasites: parasites that live inside the host's body, such as protozoa, helminths, and fungi.
Parasitology Subfields
- Medical parasitology: studies parasites that affect human health.
- Veterinary parasitology: studies parasites that affect animal health.
- Wildlife parasitology: studies parasites that affect wild animals.
Parasite Transmission and Life Cycle
- Most common source of exposure to infection or infestation: contaminated food and water.
- Portal of exit for parasites that cause phlegm: respiratory tract.
- Mode of reproduction of most parasitic protozoa: binary fission.
- Pathogenic stage in the general life cycle of parasites: trophozoite stage.
- Sub-kingdom classification of multicellular parasites: Metazoa.
- Mode of transmission of parasites: various, including direct contact, vectors, contaminated food and water, and vertical transmission.
Diagnostic Techniques
- Fecal concentration methods: used to detect parasites in stool samples.
- Cellophane/scotch tape method: used to detect parasites in stool samples, especially for detecting pinworms.
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