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What are general types of parasites seen in practice?
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1. protozoa
2. helminths 3. arthropods |
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Name three ways parasites can be classified based on habitat.
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1. Obligatory vs. facultative
2. Endo- vs. ectoparasites 3. Intracellular vs. extracellular |
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Name three non-autochthonous populations who are prone to infection by parasites.
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1. Immigrants
2. Travellers 3. Immunosupressed patients |
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What does "autochthonous" mean in relation to parasite infection?
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That the infection arises here in the US.
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What is the primary or definitive host?
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The host where the parasite completes the sexual phase of its life cycle.
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What is the secondary or intermediate host?
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The host where the parasite lives and completes its life-cycle phase or reproduces asexually.
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What is a vector? What is the most common type of vector?
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An organism that transmits the parasite to a host.
Insects are most common. |
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What is a reservoir?
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A host that serves as a source of parasite transmission.
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