Textbook Question
Cryptosporidium cannot be killed by routine boiling. Another parasite resistant to such boiling is __________.
a. Giardia
b. Trypanosoma
c. Toxoplasma
d. Plasmodium
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Ch. 23 - Parasitic Protozoa, Helminths, and Arthropod Vectors
Bauman6th EditionMicrobiology with Diseases by TaxonomyISBN: 9780134832302
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Table of contents
- Ch. 1 - A Brief History of Microbiology31
- Ch. 2 - The Chemistry of Microbiology28
- Ch. 3 - Cell Structure and Function39
- Ch. 4 - Microscopy, Staining, and Classification25
- Ch. 5 - Microbial Metabolism51
- Ch. 6 - Microbial Nutrition and Growth37
- Ch. 7 - Microbial Genetics51
- Ch. 8 - Recombinant DNA Technology21
- Ch. 9 - Controlling Microbial Growth in the Environment36
- Ch. 10 - Controlling Microbial Growth in the Body: Antimicrobial Drugs21
- Ch. 11 - Characterizing and Classifying Prokaryotes29
- Ch. 12 - Characterizing and Classifying Eukaryotes34
- Ch. 13 - Characterizing and Classifying Viruses, Viroids, and Prions23
- Ch. 14 - Infection, Infectious Diseases, and Epidemiology35
- Ch. 15 - Innate Immunity34
- Ch. 16 - Adaptive Immunity21
- Ch. 17 - Immunization and Immune Testing29
- Ch. 18 - Immune Disorders22
- Ch. 19 - Pathogenic Gram-Positive Bacteria25
- Ch. 20 - Pathogenic Gram-Negative Cocci and Bacilli28
- Ch. 21 - Rickettsias, Chlamydias, Spirochetes, and Vibrios25
- Ch. 22 - Pathogenic Fungi47
- Ch. 23 - Parasitic Protozoa, Helminths, and Arthropod Vectors44
- Ch. 24 - Pathogenic DNA Viruses23
- Ch. 25 - Pathogenic RNA Viruses30
- Ch. 26 - Applied and Industrial Microbiology29
- Ch. 27 - Microbial Ecology and Microbiomes22
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Bauman 6th EditionCh. 23 - Parasitic Protozoa, Helminths, and Arthropod VectorsProblem 9
Bauman 6th EditionCh. 23 - Parasitic Protozoa, Helminths, and Arthropod VectorsProblem 9Chapter 23, Problem 9
Hookworm disease is caused by ____________ in the Middle East.
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Identify the causative agents of hookworm disease globally, which are primarily two species: Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus.
Understand the geographical distribution of these species. Ancylostoma duodenale is commonly found in the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of southern Europe, while Necator americanus is more prevalent in the Americas and sub-Saharan Africa.
Recognize that in the Middle East, the predominant species causing hookworm disease is Ancylostoma duodenale.
Recall that hookworm disease is transmitted through skin contact with contaminated soil containing infective larvae, which then migrate to the intestines causing anemia and other symptoms.
Conclude that the blank in the sentence should be filled with 'Ancylostoma duodenale' as the causative agent of hookworm disease in the Middle East.
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Hookworm Disease
Hookworm disease is a parasitic infection caused by nematode worms that attach to the intestinal lining, leading to blood loss and anemia. It is transmitted through contact with contaminated soil containing larvae, often affecting populations in tropical and subtropical regions.
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Common Hookworm Species in the Middle East
In the Middle East, the primary species causing hookworm disease are Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus. Ancylostoma duodenale is more prevalent in this region and is known for its ability to infect hosts through skin penetration or oral ingestion.
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Transmission and Lifecycle of Hookworms
Hookworms have a lifecycle involving soil stages where larvae develop and infect humans by penetrating the skin, usually through bare feet. After entering the bloodstream, they migrate to the intestines, mature, and produce eggs that are excreted in feces, continuing the cycle.
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Tapeworms are generally transmitted via ______.
a. consumption of an intermediate host
b. consumption of the definitive host
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A trematode that can be acquired by eating raw or undercooked vegetables is _____________ .
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