
Parasitic and Helminth Diseases
Quiz by Carly Franklin
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Which of the is not a Roundworm (nematodes)?
Taenia solium and saginatum is which of the following?
Which of the following is the most prevalent helminth infection in the world?
Which of the is the leading cause of maternal and child morbidity in developing countries?
Which way does Ascaris lumbricoides infect the body?
T/F- Cockroaches, flies, wind, and money can carry Ascaris lumbricoides eggs?
T/F- Ascaris lumbricoides eggs can be destroyed by sunlight, high temperatures and desiccation?
T/F- Ascaris lumbricoides eggs embryonate but do not hatch until ingested by man
Which of the following is the most common sign of the re-ingestion of the Ascariasis worm?
How long do Ascariasis adult worms live?
T/F- severe infections of Ascariasis present with malnutrition in children
T/F- Stool microscopy where eggs are identified on direct stool examination, is the easiest identification of Ascariasis?
Which of the following is the best treatment for Ascariasis?
Which of the following is a Pinworm?
T/F- For Enterobius vermicularis, both humans and animals can be affected?
Which way does Enterobius vermicularis infect the body?
T/F-Â Enterobius vermicularis eggs are swallowed, hatch in the duodenum, larvae pass to cecum, the pregnant females pass thru the anus to lay eggs on perianal skin at night?
What is the test/visual is needed to confirm the Enterobius vermicularis diagnosis?
What is the sign that a child might have a pinworm infection?
How many consecutive nights must you do the tape test for Pinworms to get a 90% success?
T/F- you only have to treat the infected patient for pinworms?
Which of the following is the best treatment for Pinworms, out of those listed below?
T/F- both ancylostoma duodenale and Nector americanus are Pinworms?
T/F- anemia is significant due to loss of iron when infected with Hookworms?
Which way do hookworms infect the body most commonly?
What is the sign that a patient might have a hookworm infection?
Which of the following is the best treatment for Hookworms, out of those listed below?
T/F Tapeworms are only contracted by eating undercooked chicken?
Taenia sagnita is from undercooked __________ and Taenia solium is from ______________.
Which of the following is the most visible sign of the of Tapeworm?
T/F T. Sagnita can cause cysticercosis leading to seizures, muscle and eye damage?
Which of the following is the best treatment for Tapeworm?
Which animal is the definitive host for Toxoplasma gondii?
T/F there are multiple ways for a Human to become infected with toxoplasmosis, like raw/undercooked meat, oocysts via cat contaminated food/water, transplacental, blood transfusion, or organ transplantation?
Toxoplasmosis where it is usually asymptomatic or mild flu-like symptoms:
Toxoplasmosis where there are seizures and poor coordination (usually AIDS or immunocompromised patients):
Toxoplasmosis where congenital infection is reactivated:
Link between Toxoplasma gondii to several mental disorders and behavioral problems:
Which of the following is not a way T. gondii can be detected via PCR?
What will you see on a CT or MRI for CNS involvement with toxoplasmosis?
Which of the following is the best treatment for Toxoplasmosis?
T/F- Most immunocompromised patients do not need treatment for Toxoplasmosis?
Which way does Entamoeba histolytica infect the body?
T/F trophozoites for amebiasis predominate in formed stools, and resist destruction in external environment.
The most common places for amebic abscess is?
Which of the following is not a way to diagnose Amebiasis
Which of the following is the best treatment for Entamoeba histolytica?