• Understand the possible outcomes of helminth
infections
• Be able to compare different infections caused by different
helminths
• Know the differences between accidental, definitive and
incidental hosts in helminth infections.
In one page or less, describe the differences between the two
cases highlighted above and explain why the outcomes were so
different. (Think of the location of infection.)
Write essays on the following and discuss their importance in
the fight against parasite infections.
a)Albendazole
b) Ivermectin
c) Praziquantel
d) Piperazine
d) Piperazine
There are many more infections and diseases that are affecting
people in the United States and around the world that were not
included in the readings. Pick one and describe three actions you
could put in place to create awareness or control the spread of
these infections and diseases in an early childhood program.
1.Describe infections caused by Pseudomonas?
2. What medical conditions predispose people to mycotic
infections?
3. How do travel, immigration and AIDS all affect the
epidemiology of parasitic infection?
People who smoke have higher rates of respiratory infections.
Explain using 150-200 words, why this might be, involving aspects
of the first line of defense.