Parasitology: Schistosomiasis

23 Questions

What is the common name of the disease caused by the parasite Schistosoma japonicum?

all of the above

What is the common name of the parasite that causes fasciolopsiasis?

Large intestinal fluke

Which parasite is associated with the disease clonorchiasis?

Clonorchis sinensis

What is the common name of the parasite that causes heterophid fluke disease?

b and c

Which disease is caused by the parasite Paragonimus westermani?

Paragonimiasis

What is the common name of the parasite that causes metagonimiasis?

Smallest human fluke

Which parasite is associated with the disease fascioliasis?

Fasciola hepatica

What is the common name of the parasite that causes schistosomiasis?

Manson's blood fluke

Which disease is caused by the parasite Clonorchis sinensis?

Clonorchiasis

What is the common name of the parasite that causes heterophyiasis?

Minute intestinal fluke

Which parasite is associated with the disease paragonimiasis?

Paragonimus westermani

What is the name of the species of parasite that causes necrosis, lesions, and granulomas in infected areas?

All of the above

What is the name of the species of parasite that causes Cough and Bloody diarrhea?

All of the above

What is the common name of the species Fasciola hepatica?

Liver fluke

Which species is commonly associated with the disease Fascioliasis?

Fasciola hepatica

What is the common name of the species Clonorchis sinensis?

Oriental liver fluke

Which species is commonly associated with the disease Clonorchiasis?

Clonorchis sinensis

What is the common name of the species Heterophyes heterophyes?

Egyptian fluke

Which species is commonly associated with the disease Heterophyiasis?

Heterophyes heterophyes

What is the common name of the species Metagonimus yokogawai?

Japanese intestinal fluke

Which species is commonly associated with the disease Metagonimiasis?

Metagonimus yokogawai

What is the common name of the species Paragonimus westermani?

Lung fluke

Which species is commonly associated with the disease Paragonimiasis?

Paragonimus westermani

Study Notes

Intestinal Flukes

Fasciolopsis buski: Large intestinal fluke that causes Fasciolopsiasis, transmitted through ingestion of infected water plants with metacercariae by humans or pigs.
Symptoms: Abdominal discomfort, irritation, inflammation, bleeding, jaundice, diarrhea, gastric discomfort, edema, and malabsorption syndrome.
Treatment: Praziquantel.

Liver Flukes

Fasciola hepatica: Sheep liver fluke that causes Fascioliasis, transmitted through ingestion of metacercariae on vegetation by definitive hosts.
Symptoms: Headache, fever, chills, pain in the liver area, eosinophilia, jaundice, liver tenderness, anemia, diarrhea, and biliary obstruction.
Treatment: Praziquantel or bithionol.

Chinese Liver Fluke

Clonorchis sinensis: Causes Clonorchiasis, transmitted through ingestion of pickled freshwater fish and shrimp.
Symptoms: Fever, abdominal pain, eosinophilia, diarrhea, anorexia, epigastric discomfort, occasional jaundice, and enlarged and tender liver.
Treatment: Praziquantel or albendazole.

Heterophid Flukes

Heterophyes heterophyes: Heterophid fluke that causes Heterophyiasis, transmitted through ingestion of undercooked fish containing metacercariae.
Symptoms: Abdominal pain, eosinophilia, diarrhea, and gastrointestinal discomfort.
Treatment: Praziquantel.

Oriental Lung Fluke

Paragonimus westermani: Causes Paragonimiasis and pulmonary distomiasis, transmitted through ingestion of freshwater products.
Symptoms: Cough, fever, chest pain, blood-tinged sputum, chronic bronchitis, eosinophilia, and fibrous tissue production.

Blood Flukes

Schistosoma spp.: Causes Schistosomiasis, bilharziasis, swamp fever, and Katayama fever, transmitted through cercariae penetrating the skin.
Symptoms: Abdominal pain, fever, chills, cough, diarrhea, eosinophilia, and painful urination and hematuria.
Treatment: Praziquantel, oxamniquine, or surgery.

Egg Characteristics

Fasciolopsis buski: Somewhat oblong eggs, 128-140 um by 78-85 um, with undeveloped miracidium and present operculum.
Fasciola hepatica: Somewhat oblong eggs, 128-150 um by 60-90 um, with undeveloped miracidium and present operculum.
Clonorchis sinensis: Eggs are 78-120 um long and 45-60 um wide, with undeveloped miracidium.
Heterophyes heterophyes: Eggs are 30 um by 15 um, with developed miracidium and present operculum.
Metagonimus yokogawai: Eggs are 30 um by 15 um, with developed miracidium and present operculum.
Paragonimus westermani: Eggs are 30 um by 15 um, with developed miracidium and present operculum.
Schistosoma spp.: Eggs are 112-182 um by 40-75 um, with developed miracidium and lateral spine.

This quiz covers the life cycle and symptoms of Schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease caused by Schistosoma worms. Learn about the role of snails, human infection, and treatment options.

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