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QUESTION ONE Mr. Kumi Johnson suspects that he has worm infestation in his gastrointestinal tract. He...

QUESTION ONE
Mr. Kumi Johnson suspects that he has worm infestation in his gastrointestinal tract. He has reported to a nearby clinic for the necessary laboratory test to be done on him to enable him get some drugs to eliminate the worms in his digestive system. Dr. Osei prior to prescribing an anti-helminthic (de-wormer) for Mr. Kumi, understands that a stool sample needs to be taken to confirm the diagnosis of worm infestation. Use the information to answer the following questions.
A. List six normal floras in the colon.​​​​   
B. State two merits of normal flora in humans. ​​​​
C. Describe how you will take the stool sample for the routine stool examination requested by Dr. Osei. ​​​​​​​​

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Norma flora- these are microorganisms that are living in the another living being or organisms or inanimate objects without harming or causing diseases. For example hundred trillion of bacteria in intestine.

6 normal flora in colon are.

Bacteroides, lactics, Enterococci, enterics, clostridia and methanogens. These bacteria are predominant in the colon.

ANS2. The composition of the bacteria in the gastrointestinal varies according to anatomical position, it is essential for the body

1. It help in the synthesis of essential vitamins

For example enteric bacteria secrete vitamin k .

2. The normal flora help in the production of natural antibodies

3. It prevents colonization by pathogen , as it compete for attachment sites.and produces substances that inhibit pathogenic species'

ANS-3

4.stool analysis or examination is a proces in which faces is examined to rule out diseases of gastrointestinal systems and it's cause such as Bacteria, viruses, parasites, poor nutrition absorption etc.

For worm infestation 3samples should be taken within 10days , 2 sample on alternative days and 1 sample after purgation.

How to take sample.

1. Don't take any medication that affect sample.

2. Take a sealed contrainer for collection of sample.

3. Wash hand and wear gloves or plastic wear.

4. Prepare toilet seat with a hat.

5. Cover toilet bowl with plastic wrap.

6. Lay a sheet of newspaper across your toilet bowel

7. Defecate into the collective device.

8. Deposit the sample in the container

9. Dispose of your collective device

10. Put sample in bag or plastic bag and refrigerate it.

11. Return it to Dr as soon as possible or take sample in the lab it possible for any further contamination and handling

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