Nematode Infection

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