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Prevention and Protection
Name that Vector!
Things You Don't Want to Ingest D:
Kill, Marry, or Hug (E, E, C)
Is this the real life (cycles)?
100
Name two measures that can be taken to reduce the spread of Cyclospora
What is safe agricultural practices and personal hygeine?
100
This teeny, tiny ♀ vector says, "I like dark, damp places".
What is the female sand fly?
100
See Picture 3-1a (hint unfiltered water)
What are copepods? (with 3rd stage larve)
100
Define eradication
What is the permanent reduction of a microorganism to zero incidence on the global level with no further intervention required? (Dr. Fox)
100
Define vector
What is an insect that transmits a disease?
200
The most commonly used disinfectant
What is chlorine?
200
This vector says, "I love the color blue :) "
What is the tsetse fly?
200
See Picture 3-2a (hint: note the thin whip-like tail of the adult worms)
What are whipworm eggs?
200
Define elimination
What is the reduction to zero incidence of a microorganism in a limited geographic area where continued efforts are required? (Dr. Fox)
200
Define intermediate host
What is a secondary host that harbors the parasite for a small period of time during its lifecycle?
300
This intervention could reduce transmission of cyclospora, giardia, and amebiasis.
What is proper sanitation (reduction of fecal contamination in food/water sources)?
300
The bite of this vector will eventually give you a "present" in your eyes.
What is the black fly?
300
See Picture 3-3a
What are Ascaris eggs?
300
Provide examples of eradicated diseases
What is smallpox?
300
See Picture 5-3a and name the parasite life cycle & location
What is Trypanosoma's extra-cellular stage in humans?
400
This low-cost intervention can be used to protect against malaria.
What are insecticide-treated bed nets?
400
See Picture 2-4a
What is the triatomine/kissing bug?
400
See Picture 3-4a DOUBLE POINTS for using scientific name
What are hookworm eggs (Ancylostoma duodenale)?
400
Define control
What is the reduction in disease incidence, prevalence, morbidity or mortality to “acceptable levels” as a result of deliberate efforts? (Dr. Fox)
400
See Picture 5-4a: Name parasite associated with this lifecycle
What is Leishmanias?
500
Responsible for an outbreak of E. coli linked to the community swimming pool
What is improper chlorination?
500
This vector says, "I like dusk and dawn and I hate ITNs" (2 words)
What is the anopheles mosquito?
500
See Picture 3-5a (Name specific parasite stage that would be present in the host in the image)
What are T. gondii oocysts?
500
This disease exists only in 4 countries as of 2014
What is dracunculiasis (guinea worm)?
500
See Picture 5-5a: What parasite is associated with this lifecycle?
What is cyclospora?