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Which route of transmission is responsible for the spread of amoebiasis?
Which route of transmission is responsible for the spread of amoebiasis?
- Waterborne transmission
- Faeco-oral transmission (correct)
- Vector-borne transmission
- Airborne transmission
Which type of amoebicides act on trophozoites in the gut lumen and kill them?
Which type of amoebicides act on trophozoites in the gut lumen and kill them?
- Nitroimidazoles
- Luminal amoebicides (correct)
- Tissue amoebicides
- Alkaloids
Which class of drugs is commonly used for the treatment of intestinal and extraintestinal amoebiasis?
Which class of drugs is commonly used for the treatment of intestinal and extraintestinal amoebiasis?
- Amides
- Nitroimidazoles (correct)
- 8-Hydroxyquinolines
- Antibiotics
Which drug is specifically used for the treatment of extraintestinal amoebiasis?
Which drug is specifically used for the treatment of extraintestinal amoebiasis?
Which type of amoebicides attain high concentration in blood and tissues following oral or parenteral administration?
Which type of amoebicides attain high concentration in blood and tissues following oral or parenteral administration?
Which type of microorganisms is metronidazole highly effective against?
Which type of microorganisms is metronidazole highly effective against?
What is the mechanism of action of metronidazole?
What is the mechanism of action of metronidazole?
Which protozoa is metronidazole effective against?
Which protozoa is metronidazole effective against?
In the presence of oxygen, metronidazole is ineffective against which type of microorganisms?
In the presence of oxygen, metronidazole is ineffective against which type of microorganisms?
Which body fluids can achieve therapeutic levels of metronidazole?
Which body fluids can achieve therapeutic levels of metronidazole?
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