18 Questions
What is a recommended method for preventing amoebiasis?
Avoid consuming contaminated food or water
Which medication is commonly used to treat amoebiasis?
Metronidazole
What should be done before consuming fruits and vegetables to prevent amoebiasis?
Wash them thoroughly
In severe cases of amoebiasis, what type of care may be required?
Intravenous fluids and pain management
What can help improve the chances of a successful recovery from amoebiasis?
Early detection and prompt treatment
What is the main cause of amoebiasis?
Consumption of contaminated food or water
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of amoebiasis?
Jaundice
How is amoebiasis diagnosed?
Stool tests, blood tests, imaging tests, and biopsy
What can be a life-threatening complication of amoebiasis?
Liver abscesses
What type of test looks for E.histolytica or its cysts in a stool sample for diagnosing amoebiasis?
Stool test
What is the defining characteristic of organisms in the Ciliophora group of protozoa?
Presence of cilia for movement and feeding
Which group of protozoa includes organisms with a pseudopodial mode of movement?
Sarcodina
Which feeding mechanism involves the process of protozoa engulfing food particles and digesting them within their cytoplasm?
Phagocytosis
What is the main characteristic of organisms in the Sporozoa group of protozoa?
Parasitic nature with complex life cycles involving multiple hosts
Which group of protozoa has organisms with whip-like structures called flagella used for movement and feeding?
Mastigophora
What is the defining characteristic of organisms in the Sarcodina group of protozoa?
Pseudopodial mode of movement
Which feeding mechanism involves opportunistic feeders consuming different types of food depending on availability?
Pokilphagous
What is the primary characteristic of organisms in the Mastigophora group of protozoa?
Possession of whip-like flagella
Explore the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of amoebiasis, an intestinal infection caused by the parasitic protozoan Entamoeba histolytica. Learn about the spread of the infection, its prevalence, and important information for understanding and managing this condition.
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