Provide four examples of pathogenic helminthes found in the U.S.A.

Q: Differentiate between zoonotic, enzootic and epizootic disease.

A: Communicable infections are sicknesses brought about by infections or bacteria that individuals…

Q: Diff erentiate between true noncoliform enteric pathogens and opportunistic genera.

A: Family Enterobacteriaceae include all gram negative bacteria that are mostly pathogenic to humans.…

Q: Identify the amoebas generally seen as human pathogens and theportals of entry for each.

A: Micro-organisms are such small living organisms that are less than 0.1 mm, and can be seen only…

Q: Explain Epidemiology of Ascaris lumbricoides

A: The "large roundworm" of humans, Ascaris lumbricoides grows up to 35 cm in length. It is one of a…

Q: What are Non-Commutable Diseases (NCD's) in the Caribbean.

A: Non-communicable or non-infectious diseases are disorders that do not spread from person to person…

Q: Outline the general life cycle of malarial organisms. What explains the resurgence of malaria in…

A: Malaria is a disease caused by protozoan Plasmodium. It is carried by arthropod vectors from the…

Q: Differentiate between true noncoliform enteric pathogens andopportunistic genera.

A: The animal digestive tract is filled with a lot of microorganisms that aid the process of absorption…

Q: What is the significance of S. aureus/MRSA as a normal flora species in the development of potential…

A: Staphylococcus aureus It is part of the normal human flora(bacteria that normally reside in or on…

Q: Compared with all other foodborne or waterborne pathogens,what is unique about prions?

A: The proteins are made of amino acids. The amino acids are of 20 types that combine in a varied…

Q: Explain the pathogenesis, transmission, and epidemiology of priondisease.

A: Prion is a neurodegenerative disease caused by aggregation of misfolded proteins within central…

Q: Describe the epidemiology and pathology of N. gonorrhoeae, and compare them to those of N.…

A: The infection caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a major problem worldwide. It is the…

Q: Name three diseases caused by species within the genus Chlamydia.

A: Bacteria are a group of prokaryotic microscopic single celled organisms. They live in diverse…

Q: Give one epidemiology of cestodes What is the treatment for infections with cestodes and how may…

A: The parasitic can reside in the human body's small intestine. They reproduce by laying eggs and…

Q: Tabulate the characteristics differentiating pathogenic Treponema, Borrelia, and Leptospira.

A: Topic Treponema Borrelia Leptospira Family Spirochaetaceae Spirochaetaceae Leptospiracea Disease…

Q: Compare and contrast the pathology, diagnosis, and treatment of meningococcal meningitis and…

A: Meningitis is a nervous system disorder caused by the inflammation of the meninges. Meninges are the…

Q: What is the name of the infective stage of the malaria parasite inhumans and mosquitoes?

A: Vector-borne diseases refer to a disease that results from an infection communicated to humans and…

Q: Explain an example of Helminths and How They Are Transmitted?

A: Helminths are known as worm-like parasites that will survive by feeding on the living host in order…

Q: Give an example of a fungal respiratory disease that has adistinct geographic pattern of occurrence.

A: The infection which is caused by the fungi is called fungal disease. Histoplasmosis can be defined…

Q: List four helminths that cause primarily intestinal symptoms, and identify which life cycle they…

A: Trichuris trichiura causes intestinal distress. This helminth follows the A cycle of helminth…

Q: Briefly describe the nature of food infection in species of Vibrioand the diseases of Campylobacter.

A: Food infection caused by Vibrio is mainly through contaminated food and sea foods while…

Q: What are the insect vector, the natural host reservoir, and thetreatment for plague?

A: Plague is a type of infectious disease which is caused by Yersinia pestis bacterium. Generally the…

Q: Describe a parasitic infection in cestodes in which human serves as a definitive host, as an…

A: Cestodes are also called tapeworms. All cestodes have neck and scolex, may have mature, gravid, or…

Q: Differentiate between helminthic activities taking place in the intermediate host and those…

A: Helminth are worms.

Q: What public health conditions allow for outbreaks of typhoidfever?

A: Typhoid fever generally caused by Salmonella typhi bacterium is one of the life threatening modes of…

Q: Recall the names and characteristics of diseases attributable toinfection with Chlamydophila…

A: The unique bacterial family known as Chlamydiaceae contains tiny coccobacilli that have…

Q: entify the major means by which helminths can attach to their host.

A: Helminth belong to the Phylum Platyhelminthes that is flat worms. These are bilateral and…

Q: Compare and contrast the mechanisms of pathogenesis of protozoa and helminths.

A: The microbes like fungi, bacteria, algae, helminths, and viruses are microscopic organisms. These…

Q: Identify host factors that limit or accelerate infection of amicroorganism at selected local sites.

A: Infection is defined as the invasion of an organism's body tissues by disease-causing agents. Their…

Q: Explain how disease-causing helminths can be transmitted to humans.

A: Helminths are parasitic flatworms belonging to the Platyhelminthes phylum, that live and feed on…

Q: Know morphology, reproduction and epidemiology of helminths. What are definitive host and…

A: The helminths are parasitic worms which rely on a host body to obtain nutrition and support. They…

Q: Identify the most likely means of acquiring cholera. Why docholera epidemics keep occurring?

A: Cholera is an infectious disease. It causes diarrhea, dehydration, and even death in some cases.

Q: Contrast the important points of the four basic helminth transmissioncycles with examples.

A: The term helminth is used to refer to worms that exist in different forms for example platyhelminths…

Q: How many hosts does Schistosoma japonicum need to infect to complete a life cycle? Which…

A: Answer : Schistosoma japonicum need to infect to complete a life cycle in two hosts.   Namely the…

Q: List the diseases and at-risk populations associated with infectionby Mycobacterium avium,…

A: Mycobacterium avium, Mycobacterium kansasii, and Mycobacterium marinum are non-tuberculous…

Q: Describe ways of preventing Amoebiasis, Trichomoniasis and Balantidium coli infections.

A: Amoebiasis is caused by the protozoan called Entamoeba histolytica. It manifests with nausea, loose…

Q: Enumerate and explain the five (5) symptoms of rice gall midge damage.

A: Introduction: Rice gall midge: It is a pest for paddy crops.  This pest causes a tubular gall at the…

Fungal Infections

Fungal infection can be defined as an infectious disease caused by fungi. A fungal infection is also referred to as mycosis. Fungal infections are contagious, spreading from person to person. Mycosis can be contracted even from an infected animal or contaminated soil. The most common symptom is skin rashes and vaginal discharge in females.