Ascaris Lumbricoides
Ascaris lumbricoides is the largest human intestinal nematode and one of the most common helminths globally.
What our notes say
- Ascaris lumbricoides is the largest human intestinal nematode and one of the most common helminths globally. (Pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis))
- Ascaris lumbricoides infects the human host by penetrating the skin (Paediatrics Year 6 MBChB end of semester CAT: clinical case MCQs, 29 of 30 quest)
- Ascaris lumbricoides: Transmitted through ingestion of eggs, not skin penetration (Department Of Medical Microbiology & Parasit.. MCQs)
- Ascaris lumbricoides: Causes intestinal obstruction and respiratory symptoms (Department Of Medical Microbiology & Parasit.. MCQs)
Study material on Ascaris Lumbricoides
Practice questions on Ascaris Lumbricoides
Each of the following statements concerning *Ascaris lumbricoides* is correct except?
- It is a nematode.
- Infection occurs by ingesting infective larvae.
- Adult worms live in the small intestine.
- It causes intestinal obstruction and nutritional deficiencies.
Answer: B. Infection with *Ascaris lumbricoides* occurs by ingesting embryonated eggs containing infective larvae, not by ingesting infective larvae directly.
Each of the following statements concerning *Ascaris lumbricoides* is correct except?
- Infection occurs by ingestion of embryonated eggs.
- Larvae undergo a pulmonary migration.
- Adult worms live in the large intestine.
- Diagnosis is made by finding adult worms in feces.
Answer: C. Adult *Ascaris lumbricoides* worms reside in the small intestine, not the large intestine.
Each statement concerning Ascaris lumbricoides is correct except:
- It is one of the largest nematodes
- It is transmitted by ingestion of eggs
- It can cause pneumonia
- Dogs and cats are intermediate hosts
Answer: D.
Each of the following statements concerning Ascaris lumbricoides is correct except? ---
- Ascaris lumbricoides is one of the largest nematode
- Both dogs and cats are intermediate host of Ascaris lumbricoides
- Ascaris lumbricoides can cause pneumonia
- Ascaris lumbricoides is transmitted by ingestion of eggs
- None of the above
Answer: B.