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Which host does the larval stage of lt live in?
Which host does the larval stage of lt live in?
- Dogs
- Fish eating animals (correct)
- Cats
- Man
Where does lt primarily live in the human body?
Where does lt primarily live in the human body?
- Large intestine
- Liver
- Stomach
- Small intestine (correct)
Which of the following is NOT an intermediate host for lt?
Which of the following is NOT an intermediate host for lt?
- Freshwater fish
- Salmon (correct)
- Water flea
- Cyclops
What is the diagnostic stage of lt in humans?
What is the diagnostic stage of lt in humans?
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Which of the following is NOT a reservoir host for lt?
Which of the following is NOT a reservoir host for lt?
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Study Notes
Loa loa (Lt) Parasite Life Cycle
- The larval stage of Loa loa (Lt) lives in the mangrove flies (Chrysops species) as an intermediate host.
Human Infection
- Lt primarily lives in the subcutaneous tissues of the human body.
Intermediate Hosts
- The following are intermediate hosts for Lt, EXCEPT:
- Mango flies (do not play a role in Lt life cycle)
Diagnosis
- The diagnostic stage of Lt in humans is the microfilariae stage.
Reservoir Hosts
- The following is NOT a reservoir host for Lt:
- Animals (other than humans) do not play a role in Lt life cycle.
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