Parasite Keywords

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Medical Microbiology (Parasitology) Flashcards on Parasite Keywords, created by gina_evans0312 on 17/04/2014.
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Parasite Organism that lives/in on a host and gains food from/at the expense of the host
Medical Parasitology Refers to protozoa and helminths
Protozoa Eukaryotic, single cell and microscopic
Helminths Macrocellular, multicellular worms
Tropics Where parasites are a major burden to health authorities
Parasitic Source Usually Extracellular
Mode of Transmission How parasites travel between hosts (will be distinct to that parasite)
Specific Tissue Type Tissue in which the specific parasite can replicate best (their life cycle will aim to get them there)
Life stages/Life Cycles Entire parasite development- a complex system of reproduction that may require travel between hosts
Intermediate Host Host where asexual reproduction takes place
Definitive Host Host which is used for sexual maturation
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