Nematode Infection
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- 4. The development of resistance to anthelmintic drugs is a growing concern in the control of __________ infections.
- 5. What term is used to describe the larval stage of nematodes that is often found in the soil?
- 6. What is the term for the process of studying the evolutionary relationships among nematode species?
- 7. This nematode, commonly found in tropical regions, causes a disease characterized by fever, headache, and muscle pain. (7 letters)
- 9. This nematode, often found in contaminated water, can cause urinary and gastrointestinal issues in humans. (9 letters)
- 10. What is the primary organ or system affected by filarial nematodes in humans?
- 11. This common nematode infection in animals can be prevented through regular deworming. (8 letters)
- 14. This parasitic nematode is responsible for causing trichinellosis, a disease transmitted through the consumption of undercooked meat. (10 letters)
- 16. The transmission of nematodes from an infected host to a new host is facilitated by
- 17. What is the medical term for the condition of having a nematode infection?
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- 1. The control of nematode infections in animals often involves the use of __________ medications.
- 2. This type of nematode infects plants and can lead to significant crop damage.
- 3. This parasitic nematode can cause the disease known as river blindness.
- 4. The process of treating soil or plants to eliminate nematodes is called
- 8. What is the term for a parasitic nematode infection affecting humans, often transmitted through contaminated food or water?
- 12. The microscopic examination of fecal samples is commonly used for the diagnosis of __________ infections.
- 13. The eggs of parasitic nematodes are often passed out of the host’s body through
- 15. The study of nematodes is called
- 17. This nematode, often found in contaminated soil, can cause gastrointestinal symptoms in humans. (6 letters)
- 18. The process by which nematodes enter a host organism is known as