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Where is Strongyloides stercoralis more frequently found?
Where is Strongyloides stercoralis more frequently found?
- Rural areas and lower socioeconomic groups (correct)
- Urban areas and higher socioeconomic groups
- Coastal areas and tourist destinations
- Industrial areas and manufacturing hubs
How do filariform larvae initiate the parasitic cycle in humans?
How do filariform larvae initiate the parasitic cycle in humans?
- Penetrate the human host skin (correct)
- Are inhaled and reach the lungs
- Enter the body through contaminated water
- Enter the body through contaminated food
What are the two types of life cycles of Strongyloides stercoralis?
What are the two types of life cycles of Strongyloides stercoralis?
- Free-living cycle and parasitic cycle (correct)
- Single-cycle and multi-cycle
- Simple cycle and complex cycle
- Direct cycle and indirect cycle
Where do the adult female worms of Strongyloides stercoralis reside in the human body?
Where do the adult female worms of Strongyloides stercoralis reside in the human body?
What do the rhabditiform larvae of Strongyloides stercoralis develop into in the free-living cycle?
What do the rhabditiform larvae of Strongyloides stercoralis develop into in the free-living cycle?
Flashcards
Where does Strongyloides stercoralis thrive?
Where does Strongyloides stercoralis thrive?
Strongyloides stercoralis is more prevalent in areas with limited access to sanitation and healthcare resources.
How do Strongyloides stercoralis larvae infect humans?
How do Strongyloides stercoralis larvae infect humans?
Filariform larvae penetrate the skin of the human host to initiate infection.
What are the life cycles of Strongyloides stercoralis?
What are the life cycles of Strongyloides stercoralis?
There are two distinct life cycles: one involving free-living worms and the other inside the human body.
Where do Strongyloides stercoralis worms live in the human body?
Where do Strongyloides stercoralis worms live in the human body?
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What happens to rhabditiform larvae in the free-living cycle?
What happens to rhabditiform larvae in the free-living cycle?
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Study Notes
Strongyloides stercoralis Distribution
- Strongyloides stercoralis is more frequently found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Initiation of Parasitic Cycle
- Filariform larvae penetrate the human skin, usually through contact with contaminated soil or feces, to initiate the parasitic cycle in humans.
Life Cycles
- Strongyloides stercoralis has two types of life cycles: free-living cycle and parasitic cycle.
- The free-living cycle occurs in the soil, while the parasitic cycle occurs in the human host.
Adult Female Worms
- Adult female worms of Strongyloides stercoralis reside in the intestinal mucosa of the human body, specifically in the duodenum and jejunum.
Rhabditiform Larvae Development
- In the free-living cycle, rhabditiform larvae of Strongyloides stercoralis develop into infective filariform larvae.
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Test your knowledge on Strongyloides stercoralis, a nematode that causes strongyloidiasis in humans. This quiz covers the causal agent, geographic distribution, and other key facts about the parasitic infection.
