UNDERSTANDING PARASITES IN THE USA by Dr. Omar Amin

91 Pages·2013·7.89 MB·English

UNDERSTANDING PARASITES IN THE USA
by
Dr. Omar Amin
A contribution of
Parasitology Center, Inc. (PCI)
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Pre-lecture questions. Page 1
(1) Medical What is the level parasitology studies in the USA?
parasitology in
A.Understudied in medical schools
the USA
B.Adequately studied in medical schools
C.Overly studied in medical schools
(2) Medical How often do MDs recognize parasite infections from patient’s symptoms?
parasitology in
A.Often
the USA
B.Rarely
C.Sometimes

(3) Medical How many parasitology only testing facilities there found in the USA?
parasitology in
A.One
the USA
B.10-15
C.More than 15
(4) Medical How often do you order parasitology tests for patients with GI symptoms?
parasitology in
A.Rarely
the USA
B.Sometimes
C.often
(5) Medical Where else can intestinal parasites cause symptoms?
parasitology in
A.Skin
the USA
B.Kidneys
C.No where
Pre-lecture questions. Page 2
(1) How we get Which of these infections do we get by drinking contaminated water?
infected with
A.Giardia lamblia
parasites?
B.Ascaris lumbricoides
C.Hookworms
(2) How we get Which of these infections do we get from contaminated food?
infected with
A.Giardia lamblia
parasites?
B.Valley fever
C.Hydatid cyst disease disease (Echinococcus granulosus)
(3) How we get Which one of these parasites is transmitted by blood sucking insects?
infected with
A.Hookworms
parasites?
B.Lyme disease
C.Hanta virus
(4) How we get What is the method of transmission of Rocky Mountain spotted fever?
infected with
A.Mosquito bite
parasites?
B.Flea bite
C.Tick bite
(5) How we get How do we get infected with Cryptosporidium parvum?
infected with
A.Contaminated beef
parasites?
B.Contaminated water
C.Polluted air
Pre-lecture questions. Page 3
(1) Prevalence What is the most common category of parasites in the USA?
A.Helminths (worms)
B.Protozoa (single-celled) organisms
C.Arthropoda (insects and arachnids)

(2) Prevalence II What is the most common species of Protozoa in the USA?
A.Blastocystis hominis
B.Giardia lamblia
C.Cryptosporidium parvum
(3) Prevalence III What is the prevalence of documented parasitic infections in the USA?
A.10%
B.20-30%
C.60-70%
(4) Prevalence IV What is the proportion of sub-clinical cases of common protozoans?
A.10%
B.20-30%
C.60-70%
(5) Prevalence V What is the most common category of parasites in the far east?
A.Helminths (worms)
B.Protozoa (single-celled) organisms
C.Arthropoda (insects and arachnids)
Pre-lecture questions. Page 4
(1) Infection sites I Which of these parasites are confined to the intestinal tract?
A.Entamoeba coli
B.Entamoeba histolytica
C.Ascaris lumbricoides
(2) Infection sites II Which of these parasites goes to the liver and the brain?
A.Entamoeba coli
B.Entamoeba histolytica
C.Ascaris lumbricoides
(3) Infection sites III Which of these parasites encysts in the muscles?
A.Giardia lamblia
B.Trichinella spiralis (agent of trichinosis)
C.Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm)
(4) Infection sites IV Which of these parasites encysts in the body cavity organs & brain?
A.Echinococcus granulosus (hydatid cyst disease)
B.Schistosoma mansoni
C.Blastocystis hominis

(5) Infection sites V Where can adult tapeworms be found?
A.Body cavity
B.Lungs
C.intestine
Pre-lecture questions. Page 5
(1) Parasite ID Which of these parasites has a flagellum?
A.Giardia lamblia
B.Endolimax nana
C.Tapeworm larvae
(2) Parasite ID Which of these parasites has a trophozoite and cyst stage?
A.Giardia lamblia
B.Hook worms (Ancylostoma duodenale or Necator americanus)
C.Cryptosporidium parvum
(3) Parasite ID What is the longest worm in the human intestine?
A.Taenia solium
B.Hookworms
C.Diphyllobothrium latum
(4) Parasite ID Which parasite has 2 suckers (oral and ventral)?
A.Tapeworms
B.Round worms
C.Trematodes (flukes)
(5) Parasite ID What is the most commonly used routine method of identifying parasites?
A.PCR
B.Microscopy
C.DNA finger printing
Pre-lecture questions. Page 6
(1) Pathology Which of these parasites causes peritonitis?
A.Blastocystis hominis
B.Ascaris lumbricoides
C.Cryptosporidium parvum
(2) Pathology Which of these parasites causes sub-ingual splinter?
A.Hookworms
B.Ascaris lumbricoides
C.Trichinella spiralis

(3) Pathology Which of these parasites causes mega-colon?
A.Trypanosoma cruzi (Chagas disease)
B.Leishmania tropica (oriental sore)
C.Yersinia pestis (plague)

(4) Pathology Which of these parasites causes prolapsed rectum?
A.Ascaris lumbricoides
B.Taenia solium
C.Trichuris trichura (whipworm)
(5) Pathology Which of these parasites causes hepatomegaly?
A.Ancylostoma duodenale (hookworm)
B.Entamoeba histolytica
C.Entamoeba coli
Pre-lecture questions. Page 7
(1) Distribution The following countries has comparable parasite prevalence to USA:
A.Mexico
B.Canada
C.Kenya
(2) Distribution The prevalence of house-hold infections compared to non-house-hold:
A.About twice as high
B.About half as high
C.About 4 times as high
(3) Distribution The most widely distributed parasite in the USA is:
A.Babesia
B.Malaria
C.Blastocystis hominis
(4) Distribution The New England states are most famous grounds for:
A.Rocky Mountain spotted fever
B.Flea-borne typhus
C.Lyme disease
(5) Distribution Plague is endemic in which region of the USA?
A.Northeast
B.Southeast
C.Southwest
What we do at PCI
Diagnosis and management of:

• Parasitic organisms and
agents of medical & public
health importance in fecal,
blood, skin, etc. specimens.
• Toxicities related to Neuro-
cutaneous Syndrome (NCS).
Educational services:
workshops, seminars, training
& publications provided.
Consultations & protocols for
herbal & allopathic treatments.
Research: over 190 publications
on parasites from all continents
Why test ?
You need to be tested if you have one or more of these symptoms:
GI symptoms Systemic/other symptoms
• Diarrhea/constipation. • Fatigue.
• Irritable bowel • Skin rash.
• Cramps • Dry cough.
• Gas & bloating. • Brain fog/memory loss.
• Bleeding. • Lymph blockage.
• Appetite changes. • Allergies.
• Malabsorption. • Nausea.
• Mucus. • Muscle or joint pain.
• Rectal itching. • Dermatitis.
• Gut leakage. • Headaches.
• Poor digestion. • Insomnia.