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11 Cards in this Set
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What is the name for a worm infestation?
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Helminthiasis
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What are the three categories of parasitic worms?
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Nematodes (Roundworms)
Cestodes (Tapeworms) Trematodes (Flukes) |
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What is the name of the helminthiasis based on?
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Offiscial scientific name of the invading organism
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What is Ascariasis?
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Giant Roundworm Infestation
Most common worldwide Nematode |
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What is Enterobiasis?
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Pinworm Infestation
Most common in the US Nematode |
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What is Mebendazole used against?
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Intestinal Roundworms
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How does Mebendazole work?
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Prevents the uptake of glucose by intestinal worms
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Who should not use Mebendazole?
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Pregnant women
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What are the adverse effects of Albendazole?
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Liver Impairment
Teratogenic |
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What are the adverse effects of Thiabendazole?
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Hepatotoxicity
Reduced Alertness GI effects |
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What drug is used to treat river blindness or Onchocerciasis?
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Ivermectin
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