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Tapeworms are officially known as _____

Which helminth can result in cobalamin deficiency?_____

Diagnosis of tapeworms occurs with identification of _____ and eggs in stool

_____ is the longest tapeworm

_____ is a helminth, treated with albendazole, that can result in biliary tree abnormalities

_____ is a fish tapeworm

_____ is a dog (and sheep) tapeworm

What are the classic clinical and diagnostic findings associated with Trichomonas vaginalis?

What are the clinical findings and treatment for Trichomonas vaginalis infection?

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Disease caused by Trypanosoma cruzi?

Cestodes (tapeworms) US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards

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Flashcard 1: Tapeworms are officially known as _____

Answer: cestodes

Flashcard 2: Which helminth can result in cobalamin deficiency?_____

Answer: Diphyllobothrium latum

Flashcard 3: Diagnosis of tapeworms occurs with identification of _____ and eggs in stool

Answer: proglottids

Flashcard 4: _____ is the longest tapeworm

Answer: Diphyllobothrium latum

Flashcard 5: _____ is a helminth, treated with albendazole, that can result in biliary tree abnormalities

Answer: Ascaris lumbricoides (giant roundworm)

Flashcard 6: _____ is a fish tapeworm

Answer: Diphyllobothrium latum

Flashcard 7: _____ is a dog (and sheep) tapeworm

Answer: Echinococcus granulosus

Flashcard 8: What are the classic clinical and diagnostic findings associated with Trichomonas vaginalis?

Answer: Strawberry cervix, foul-smelling greenish discharge, motile trophozoites on wet mount.

Extra: Diagnosis: Wet mount showing motile pear-shaped trophozoites. Treatment: Metronidazole (treat both partners). Transmission: Sexual.

Flashcard 9: What are the clinical findings and treatment for Trichomonas vaginalis infection?

Answer: Foul-smelling, greenish vaginal discharge; strawberry cervix; motile trophozoites on wet mount. Treatment: Metronidazole (patient & partner).

Extra: Trichomoniasis is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by the protozoan Trichomonas vaginalis. Key findings include: \n- Clinical: Malodorous, thin, frothy, green-yellow discharge; pruritus; dysuria. \n- Physical Exam: "Strawberry cervix" (cervical petechiae). \n- Diagnosis: High pH (>4.5), motile pear-shaped trophozoites on saline wet mount. \n- Rule: Always treat both the patient and sexual partner to prevent reinfection.

Flashcard 10: Disease caused by Trypanosoma cruzi?

Answer: Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis)

Extra: Transmission: Reduviid bug (kissing or assassin bug) Diagnosis: Blood smear, C-shaped trypomastigote Region: Central/South America Clinical features: Romana sign, Chagasic cardiomyopathy, Megaesophagus, Megacolon

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