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Phylogenic parasites
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1.protozoa-unicellular
2.helminthes-multicellular worms 3.arthropods-animals w/ segmented body & chitinous exoskeleton (vectors, ectoparasites |
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Parasite Habitats
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1.Obligatory vs. facultative
2.endoparasite vs. ectoparasite 3.intracellular vs. extracellular |
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Who gets parasites
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1.Immigrants
2.travelers 3.immunosuppressed 4.military |
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Types of host
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1.definitive (primary) host=Completes Sexual phase
2.Intermediate (secondary) host=asexual 3.Vector=transmits(also a host) 4.Reservoir=source of parasite transmition |
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Why know life cycle?
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1.to design effective control for individ/public
2.obtaining appropriate specimens for diagnosis |
