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Eggs from the pinworm are directly infective to humans. |
True
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Where does the pinworm live and what age group do they normally infect?
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Large intestine and Kids.
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Where do the pinworm lay there eggs? When? What are the symptoms?
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Perianal area at night, followed by extreme itching.
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Pinworm cannot thrive well in the outside environment. |
False. This is why you generally must treat the entire family even if only one person is infected.
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Where does Ascaris live?
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Small intestines.
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What is "worm burden"
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Infection dependent on the number of eggs ingested.
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The eggs of Ascaris are directly infective immediately after shedding. |
False. They need to embryonate in warm, moist soil for ~2 weeks.
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