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What was a significant limitation of the early use of antimonials as schistosomicides?
What was a significant limitation of the early use of antimonials as schistosomicides?
- High cost
- Toxicity (correct)
- Short treatment courses
- Lack of availability
Which group discovered Niridazole and in what year?
Which group discovered Niridazole and in what year?
- Smith & Smithson, 1980
- Johnson & Johnson, 1972
- Lambert & co-workers, 1964 (correct)
- Baker & team, 1968
What is the impact of Niridazole on carbohydrate metabolism in schistosomes?
What is the impact of Niridazole on carbohydrate metabolism in schistosomes?
- Reduces glycogen breakdown
- Speeds up the breakdown of glycogen (correct)
- Halts glycogen synthesis
- Increases glycogen storage
Why is Niridazole contraindicated in pregnancy?
Why is Niridazole contraindicated in pregnancy?
What makes Praziquantel a breakthrough in antischistosomal treatment?
What makes Praziquantel a breakthrough in antischistosomal treatment?
Which group of schistosomes is effectively targeted by Praziquantel?
Which group of schistosomes is effectively targeted by Praziquantel?
What is the vector for Trypanosoma cruzi, the parasite that causes Chagas disease?
What is the vector for Trypanosoma cruzi, the parasite that causes Chagas disease?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with Trypanosoma infection?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with Trypanosoma infection?
Which class of drugs includes melarsoprol, a medication commonly used against African trypanosomiasis?
Which class of drugs includes melarsoprol, a medication commonly used against African trypanosomiasis?
How is Trypanosoma infection typically transmitted to humans?
How is Trypanosoma infection typically transmitted to humans?
Which form of African sleeping sickness is caused by Trypanosoma gambiense?
Which form of African sleeping sickness is caused by Trypanosoma gambiense?
What is the primary target of drugs like pentamidine used in the treatment of Trypanosoma infections?
What is the primary target of drugs like pentamidine used in the treatment of Trypanosoma infections?
What is the main reason why melarsoprol's application as a trypanocidal agent is limited?
What is the main reason why melarsoprol's application as a trypanocidal agent is limited?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three major species of Schistosoma that infect humans?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three major species of Schistosoma that infect humans?
What is the main route of infection for Schistosoma parasites in humans?
What is the main route of infection for Schistosoma parasites in humans?
What is an important measure for host and vector control in combating Schistosomiasis?
What is an important measure for host and vector control in combating Schistosomiasis?
What are the qualities of an ideal anti-schistosomal agent mentioned in the text?
What are the qualities of an ideal anti-schistosomal agent mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a molluscicide used against the snail host of Schistosoma parasites?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a molluscicide used against the snail host of Schistosoma parasites?
