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- What kind of parasite does this picture show?
- What can you get infected by eating fruit “straight from the bush”?
- Common causes of parasite infestation – choose the correct set
- The parasite shown in the picture can be infected, among others, by swimming in rivers or lakes (when we swallow contaminated water). Is it:
- Lice results from dirt and lack of hygiene. Truth or myth?
- It lives in our skin. You can get infected with it by using shared towels, cosmetics. This parasite is:
- Eggs move with the dust …
- Which of the parasites attacks the human brain?
- How many eggs does human roundworm lay each day?
- Which sentence is true?
- It lives in the small intestine and can be as long as 10 meters. On the picture there is:
- The presence of parasites may be evidenced by:
- A person suffering from head lice should have their head shaved. True or false?
- Symptoms that may indicate the presence of parasites. Choose the correct symptom set:
- How many times should stool be collected for a reliable parasite test?
- What kind of parasite can a mosquito infect us with in Poland?
Parasites can actually be infected everywhere: at home, at work, in the middle of a large city, and unfortunately on vacation, when, for example, we are by the water, in the forest or eat fruit straight from the bush. Do you know what parasites you can “catch” on vacation, what are the symptoms of their presence? You must check it out, for your own good. Our quiz will help you with this.
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What kind of parasite does this picture show?
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A tick nymph
Human louse
A flea
Human louse Next question
A human louse is an insect whose size does not exceed 4,5 millimeters. It only parasites on human hairy skin, it moves only by crawling (it does not jump, does not swim).
What can you get infected by eating fruit “straight from the bush”?
Worm
Tapeworm
Protozoan of toxoplasmosis
Each of them
Each of them Next question
The main preventive action is – apart from thoroughly washing the fruit before eating – also thorough hand washing.
Common causes of parasite infestation – choose the correct set
Eating dirty fruit and vegetables, biting nails, insect bites
Putting dirty hands in the mouth, drinking contaminated water, frequent contact with foreign animals
Eating food in random places, frequent travels, irregular deworming of pets
All answers are correct
All answers are correct Next question
The answers provided are only examples of situations in which we can become infected with parasites. In fact, they can be “caught” virtually anywhere
The parasite shown in the picture can be infected, among others, by swimming in rivers or lakes (when we swallow contaminated water). Is it:
Photo: Shutterstock
Lamblia
Pantofelek
Chełbia blue
Lamblia Next question
The parasite enters the body by choking on contaminated water. The main symptoms are disorders of the digestive system – abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea.
Lice results from dirt and lack of hygiene. Truth or myth?
Truth
With
With Next question
Anyone can become infected with lice – even those who are strictly hygienic. The infection occurs through contact with a sick person or their personal belongings.
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Bug
Hookworm
Human Demodex
Human Demodex Next question
Demodex is a parasite that causes a disease called demodicosis. You can get infected with it through contact with an infected person. Not only direct, but also indirect, e.g. using the same toiletries, towels or bedding as the sick person. Demodicosis develops only in people who are at increased risk, including allergy sufferers, people with low immunity, the elderly, living under chronic stress.
Eggs move with the dust …
Lice
Pinworms
Tapeworm
Pinworms Next question
Pinworm is easily transmitted by food – through contaminated food, dirty hands, but also house dust. The source of pinworm infection may also be contact with the patient’s underwear, towels or bedding.
Which of the parasites attacks the human brain?
Curly hair
Amoeba
Węgorek
Amoeba Next question
Amoeba is a very rare parasite that leads to the development of meningitis. The disease is otherwise known as negleriosis. The infection is usually so rapid that it cannot be controlled. The parasite lives in a humid environment – the most dangerous are baths in warm, contaminated, natural freshwater reservoirs. Fortunately, the waters in Poland are too cold for this parasite. Pools in Poland are also safe due to chlorinated water and frequent cleaning.
How many eggs does human roundworm lay each day?
Do 500
Thousand
Over 200
Over 200 Next question
The human roundworm lives in the lumen of the human intestine for 10-24 months, it consists of over 200 thousand. eggs a day – they are excreted in the feces of an infected person.
Which sentence is true?
Roundworm larvae travel through the bronchi to the throat where they are swallowed when expectorated
Infection with scabies occurs only through direct contact with a sick person, infection through objects is impossible
People with dry skin are more likely to develop demodicosis
Roundworm larvae travel through the bronchi to the throat where they are swallowed when expectorated Next question
Roundworm larvae pass through the intestinal mucosa into the bloodstream and then into the liver and lungs. They then travel to the alveoli and then through the bronchioles and bronchi to the throat. When expectorated, they are swallowed – the larvae moult in the digestive tract and the parasite transforms into mature forms. The migration period of the larvae is approximately 14 days.
It lives in the small intestine and can be as long as 10 meters. On the picture there is:
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Armed tapeworm
Unarmed tapeworm
Intestinal nematode
Unarmed tapeworm Next question
Unarmed tapeworm is a parasite that lives in the body of humans and cattle, and it reproduces only by parasitizing in the human body. The unequivocal symptom of an unarmed tapeworm is the presence of its eggs in the stool. Infection with it leads to general weakness, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea, weight loss, anemia.
The presence of parasites may be evidenced by:
Elevated blood levels of eosinophils
Low blood eosinophils
Low titer of IgE antibodies
Elevated blood levels of eosinophils Next question
An elevated eosinophil count is not a sure sign of parasites. Such a result may indicate, for example, allergic diseases. It is worth confirming this with a stool test.
A person suffering from head lice should have their head shaved. True or false?
Truth
Falsehood
Falsehood Next question
As GIS reminds us, «you shouldn’t shave a sick person’s head. Micro damages to the scalp that occur during shaving can be a gateway to bacterial and / or fungal infections and prolong the treatment process »
Symptoms that may indicate the presence of parasites. Choose the correct symptom set:
Diarrhea, constipation, lack of appetite
Chronic fatigue, unexplained headaches, cough
Abdominal pain, allergic rashes, anemia
All answers are correct
All answers are correct Next question
There are no symptoms characteristic of an infestation with endoparasites. The presence of an uninvited guest may be indicated by abdominal pain, sudden diarrhea lasting several days, flatulence, constipation, nausea, weight loss, loss of appetite, but also pain in muscles and joints, chronic fatigue, rashes, and dark circles under the eyes.
How many times should stool be collected for a reliable parasite test?
One time is enough
Three times
Six times
Three times Next question
One sampling may not show the presence of parasites, although they do exist. Therefore, it is usually recommended to collect a stool sample three times for testing. There should be an interval of 3-5 days between consecutive samples.
What kind of parasite can a mosquito infect us with in Poland?
A plague of malaria
A nematode
No parasite
A nematode Next question
Specifically, it is a tissue nematode of the genus Dirofilaria that causes an infectious disease called heartworm disease. Such a case was recorded for the first time in 2009 in Łódź. – A dozen or so years ago he was not with us in Poland. This parasite was brought from southern Europe, Dr. Jarosław Pacoń told Medonet.
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