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What is the intermediate host of the parasite that causes river blindness?
What is the name of the disease caused by the parasite Wucheria bancrofti?
What is the treatment for the disease caused by the parasite Dracunculus medinensis?
What is the name of the parasite that causes blindness when it enters the eye?
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What is the characteristic of the disease caused by the parasite Toxicara canis?
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What is the name of the medication used to treat lymphatic filariasis?
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What is the characteristic of the disease caused by the parasite Dracunculus medinensis?
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What is the laboratory test used to diagnose the disease caused by the parasite Onchocerca volvulus?
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What is the characteristic of the disease caused by the parasite Wucheria bancrofti?
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What is the medication used to treat the disease caused by the parasite Onchocerca volvulus?
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What is the mode of transmission of the parasite Dracunculus medinesis?
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What is the characteristic of the disease caused by the parasite Onchocerca volvulus?
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What is the role of the mosquito in the transmission of the parasite Wucheria bancrofti?
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What is the laboratory test used to diagnose the disease caused by the parasite Dracunculus medinesis?
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What is the characteristic of the disease caused by the parasite Toxicara canis?
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What is the medication used to treat the disease caused by the parasite Wucheria bancrofti?
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What is the treatment for the disease caused by the parasite Onchocerca volvulus?
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What is the mode of transmission of the parasite Toxicara canis?
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What is the name of the disease caused by the parasite Onchocerca volvulus?
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Study Notes
Dracunculus Medinesis (Dracunculiasis)
- Dracunculus medinesis is a type of parasite, also known as Dracula.
- It is transmitted through water contaminated with copepods containing larvae.
- Diagnosis is made by observing worms coming out of the skin, often accompanied by red ulcers.
- Treatment involves pulling out the worms with spinning matchsticks.
Onchocerca Volvulus (River Blindness)
- Onchocerca volvulus is a type of parasite, transmitted by the black fly's bite.
- The larvae burrow into the host, causing microfilariae to form, which can lead to hyper and hypo-pigmented spots.
- Can cause blindness, also known as river blindness.
- Eosinophilia is a common feature of the disease.
- Diagnosed through skin biopsy under a microscope.
Wucheria Bancrofti (Lymphatic Filariasis)
- Wucheria bancrofti is a type of parasite, also known as the witch.
- Causes lymphadenopathy, characterized by swelling of the lymph nodes.
- Can lead to elephantiasis, a condition characterized by swelling of the limbs.
- Microfilariae travel to the lungs, causing a hypersensitivity reaction.
- Mosquito is the intermediate host of the parasite.
- Diagnosed through thick blood smear examination.
Toxicara Canis (Toxocariasis)
- Toxicara canis is a type of parasite, also known as the wolfman.
- Transmitted through the feces of dogs or cats.
- The parasitic larvae never mature and can get into the eye, causing blindness.
- Eosinophilia is a common feature of the disease.
Loa Loa (African Eye Worm)
- Loa Loa is a type of parasite, also known as the swamp creature.
- Causes transient angioedema, characterized by localized subcutaneous swellings.
- Worms can be seen wriggling across the eyeball.
- Diagnosed through blood smear examination.
Treatment Options
- Diethylcarbamazine is used to treat Wucheria bancrofti and Loa Loa infections.
- Albendozole is used to treat Toxicara canis and Loa Loa infections.
- Ivermectin is used to treat Onchocerca volvulus infections.
Dracunculus Medinesis (Dracunculiasis)
- Dracunculus medinesis is a type of parasite, also known as Dracula.
- It is transmitted through water contaminated with copepods containing larvae.
- Diagnosis is made by observing worms coming out of the skin, often accompanied by red ulcers.
- Treatment involves pulling out the worms with spinning matchsticks.
Onchocerca Volvulus (River Blindness)
- Onchocerca volvulus is a type of parasite, transmitted by the black fly's bite.
- The larvae burrow into the host, causing microfilariae to form, which can lead to hyper and hypo-pigmented spots.
- Can cause blindness, also known as river blindness.
- Eosinophilia is a common feature of the disease.
- Diagnosed through skin biopsy under a microscope.
Wucheria Bancrofti (Lymphatic Filariasis)
- Wucheria bancrofti is a type of parasite, also known as the witch.
- Causes lymphadenopathy, characterized by swelling of the lymph nodes.
- Can lead to elephantiasis, a condition characterized by swelling of the limbs.
- Microfilariae travel to the lungs, causing a hypersensitivity reaction.
- Mosquito is the intermediate host of the parasite.
- Diagnosed through thick blood smear examination.
Toxicara Canis (Toxocariasis)
- Toxicara canis is a type of parasite, also known as the wolfman.
- Transmitted through the feces of dogs or cats.
- The parasitic larvae never mature and can get into the eye, causing blindness.
- Eosinophilia is a common feature of the disease.
Loa Loa (African Eye Worm)
- Loa Loa is a type of parasite, also known as the swamp creature.
- Causes transient angioedema, characterized by localized subcutaneous swellings.
- Worms can be seen wriggling across the eyeball.
- Diagnosed through blood smear examination.
Treatment Options
- Diethylcarbamazine is used to treat Wucheria bancrofti and Loa Loa infections.
- Albendozole is used to treat Toxicara canis and Loa Loa infections.
- Ivermectin is used to treat Onchocerca volvulus infections.
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