Microbiology and Immunology 2500A/B Lecture Notes - Serous Fluid, Cysticercosis, Dracunculus Medinensis

• School: Western University
• Department: Microbiology and Immunology
• Course: Microbiology and Immunology 2500A/B
• Professor: C.Y.Kang

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The gang of four: dalys (disability adjusted life years) 13 core ntds in order of prevalence: ascariasis, trichuriasis, hookworm, schistosomiasis, lymphatic filariasis. Memorize these three terms: trachoma, onchocerciasis, leishmaniasis, chagas disease, leprosy, african trypanosomiasis, buruli ulcer, dracunculiasis (almost gone) Nematodes (roundworms) in cross section, are round (e. g. earth worms) Worms cannot reproduce in the body whatever you get infected with in the first place, is what you have. The longest a worm can live in one"s body is 8 9 years. Nocturnal pruitis ani when females migrate to perianal skin to lay eggs live in the secum (large valve) every. Symptoms itchy anus at night night, females migrate and lay their eggs. Most common nematode infection in north america. Scotch tape test sticky side out, wrapped around a tongue depressor and used to find pinworms. Flat on one side and round on the other. Nematodes (roundworms: ascariasis, hookworm, trichuriasis (whipworm)