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Imp. Nematodes (roundworms)? (8)
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1. Enterobius vermicularis
2. Trichuris trichiura 3. Ascaris lumbricoides 4. Toxocara canis and T. cati 5. Ancylostoma duodenale 6. Necator americanus 7. Strongyloides stercoralis 8. Trichinella spiralis |
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Enterobius vermicularis causes?
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Oxyuriasis (disease caused by pinworms)
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E. vermicularis size?
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2-15 mm
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What is VERY charc. for Enterobius vermicularis?
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EGG!
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Image?
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Egg (thin pell, flat on 1 side)
- Enterobius vermicularis |
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Clinical pic: ENTEROBIUS VERMICULARIS?
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perianal pruritus (itching)
--> *sleep disorders --> *psychiatric problems |
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Complications? (2)
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1. Appendicitis
2. Bacterial dermatitis |
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Life cycle?
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Ingest egg --> larva --> small intesting --> large intestine --> *adult stage in wks --> releases eggs --> perianal region --> infection --> *autoinfection via spreads via inhalation of dust/eggs with dirty hands, contaminated devices = re-infecting self again
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Diagnostics?
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Egg detection via cellux strip --> REPEAT after 3d
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Therapy?
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Mebendazole (= Benzimidazole)
- blocks polymerization |
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What is a cellux strip?
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Serous strip --> pick up eggs from perianal skin
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What type of worm is Enterobius vermicularis?
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Nematodes (roudworm)
- pinworm |
