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CHAPTER
6
Intestinal Nematodes
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this chapter, the learner will be expected to:
■ Trace the life cycle for Ascaris lumbricoides
■ Describe the phenomenon where A. lumbricoides eggs may be found in the sputum
■ Relate the health manifestations of a heavy infection by A. lumbricoides
■ Discuss damage to the intestinal mucosa caused by A. lumbricoides and the two major hookworms
KEY TERMS
Ascariasis Dysentery Palpitations
Ascites Edema Protein deficiency
Bile Emaciation Pruritis
Biological life cycle Eosinophilic enteritis Sputum
Blastomeres Eosinophils Stratum corneum
Bronchi Epigastric Stratum germinativum
Bronchioles Esophagus Teres
Buccal Folic acid Thready pulse
Cardiac failure Ground itch Toe itch
Clay Hemorrhage Trachea
Coprolites Hyaline shell Translactational
Cryotherapy Iron supplements Vascular system
Cutaneous larva migrans Loamy soil Vitamin B
12
Defecate Ovum
Diarrhea Pallor
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