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ADENOPHOREA
POST-LAB CONFERENCE | EXERCISE NO. 8
GROUP 2: BUCASAS | GALARION | GUARIN | RODRIGUEZ
OBJECTIVES
illustrate the life cycle of the species
01 under class aphasmidia
differentiate aphasmids as to their
02 infective stage, modes of transmission,
and main habitat
distinguish identifying characteristics
03 of the eggs, larvae and adult aphasmids
microscopically
enumerate preventive measures against
04 these parasitic infections
INTRODUCTION
PHYLUM NEMATODA: CLASS ADENOPHOREA
SUPERFAMILY TRICHINELLOIDEA
• Trichinella spiralis
• Capillaria philippinensis
• Trichuris trichiura
Phasmids vs Aphasmids
Distribution|Habitat|Behavior
|Significance to humans
S
ELF- ASSESSMENT
QUESTIONS
1. What are the human adenophoreans that parasitize or live in the small
intestines? Large intestines?
Man is the dead-end of the parasite, as the cysts in human muscles are
unlikely to be eaten by another host.
3. What are some precautions that can be done to prevent occurrences of these parasitic
infections?
QUESTIONS
4. Complete the table below
Trichuris trichiura
LIFE CYCLE
Capillaria philippinensis
LIFE CYCLE
Trichinella spiralis
1. How does trichuriasis cause a prolapsed
rectum?
Heavy Infection
Irritation
Peristalsis
Trauma
Edema
Q UESTIONS
FOR RESEARCH
Q
UESTIONS
FOR RESEARCH
2. What are the methods of diagnosing
Trichinosis?
• Definitive diagnosis: Muscle
biopsy
• Digestion Technique
• Eosinophilia, muscle
enzymes and total IgE in
serum
• Algorithm for signs and
symptoms
Q UESTIONS
FOR RESEARCH
3. How can the following parasites be
differentiated? (Describe and differentiate)
Q UESTIONS
FOR RESEARCH
A BRIEF UPDATE ON THE
DIAGNOSIS OF
TRICHINELLOSIS
by RC Ko
(2019)
Glycoproteins:
Heat resistant nature:
UPDATES
REFERENCES
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3. Paniker, C.J. (2013). Paniker’s Textbook of Medical Parasitology
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5. University of Santo Tomas: Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
(2015, August 12). Lecture 1: Nematodes. Retrieved from
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