Lab conference: Skin

Lab conference:
Demonstration of parasites and arthropods in skin and connective tissue

Apisit Chaidee, Ph.D., M.D. and
Asst.Prof.Chatanun Eamudomkarn, D.V.M., Ph.D.
Department of Parasitology,
Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University

Multiple Choice

Which arthropods that can be found in this place?

Multiple Choice

A patient presented with severe itching and skin lesion as figure. What is the most likely causative arthropods?

Multiple Choice

What is a disease that transmitted by this vector?

• West Nile fever

• Japanese encephalitis

• Zika
• Lyme disease

Multiple Choice

What is a causative arthropod of this skin lesion?

Multiple Choice

Which arthropods that can be found in this place?

Multiple Choice

What is the diagnosis?

• Furuncular myiasis

• Migratory myiasis

• Obligatory myiasis

• Oral myiasis

Multiple Choice

A man presents with skin lesion after was stung by this arthropod. What is the most appropriate management?

• Apply vinegar directly to the lesion
• Rub the area with alcohol
• Anti-venom

• Oral antihistamines or hydrocortisone cream

Multiple Choice

What is the main complication of the sting by this arthropods?

• Tetanus Infection

• Skin necrosis

• Muscle spasm

• Abdominal pain

Multiple Choice

What is the drug of choice for treating the cutaneous infestation of this pathogen?

• Amphotericin B

• Amoxicillin

• Albendazole

• Ivermectin

• Corticosteroids

Multiple Choice

What is the name of this part as arrowed?

• Stinger

• Venom apparatus

• Fangs

• Setae

Fill in the Blanks

Multiple Choice

What is the most likely diagnosis?

• Hookworm related cutaneous larva migrans

• Cutaneous sparganosis

• Cercarial dermatitis

• Larva currens

• Cutaneous gnathostomiasis