Medical Helminthology

Vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts from Medical Helminthology lecture notes.

Helminthes

Parasitic worms that are trophoblastic metazoa, causing high morbidity and mortality.

Geo-helminthes

Helminthes that are transmitted through contaminated soil.

Schistosomes

A group of blood flukes; they have separate sexes and lead to various forms of schistosomiasis.

Schistosomiasis

A disease caused by schistosomes, affecting various organs.

Trematodes

Also known as flukes, these are flatworms that inhabit various organs of vertebrates.

Nematodes

Roundworms that also cause various infections in humans.

Cestodes

Tapeworms, which are hermaphroditic and require an intermediate host for their life cycle.

Praziquantel

A medication used to treat infections caused by schistosomes and other helminths.

Cercariae

Larval form of schistosomes that penetrate the skin of humans during water exposure.

Echinococcus

A genus of tapeworms with significant implications for human health due to larval infection.

Taenia saginata

Beef tapeworm that can lead to gastrointestinal symptoms in human infections.

Taenia solium

Pork tapeworm that causes cysticercosis and other manifestations in humans.

Diphyllobothrium latum

Fish tapeworm known for causing pernicious anemia due to interference with vitamin B12 absorption.