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What is the branch of biology or medicine concerned with the study of parasitic organisms?
What is the branch of biology or medicine concerned with the study of parasitic organisms?
- Mycology
- Parasitology (correct)
- Virology
- Bacteriology
Which term refers to organisms living permanently or temporarily on or within another organism?
Which term refers to organisms living permanently or temporarily on or within another organism?
- Symbiosis
- Endosymbiosis
- Mutualism
- Parasitism (correct)
What is a key factor that determines the intensity of parasitic infection?
What is a key factor that determines the intensity of parasitic infection?
- The duration of parasitism (correct)
- The size of the host organism
- The color of the parasite
- The type of symbiotic relationship
Which type of life cycle involves a single host environment?
Which type of life cycle involves a single host environment?
What is the mode of reproduction common among parasitic organisms?
What is the mode of reproduction common among parasitic organisms?
Which epidemiologic measure focuses on preventing disease spread from infected individuals?
Which epidemiologic measure focuses on preventing disease spread from infected individuals?
What is the definitive host of Angiostrongylus cantonensis?
What is the definitive host of Angiostrongylus cantonensis?
Which of the following is not a common source of infection for Angiostrongylus cantonensis?
Which of the following is not a common source of infection for Angiostrongylus cantonensis?
What is the main mode of infection for Angiostrongylus cantonensis in humans?
What is the main mode of infection for Angiostrongylus cantonensis in humans?
Which parasite is associated with autoinfection and self being the source of infection?
Which parasite is associated with autoinfection and self being the source of infection?
Which of the following is not a known carrier of Angiostrongylus cantonensis?
Which of the following is not a known carrier of Angiostrongylus cantonensis?
Which type of parasite lives inside the body of the host and causes amoebic dysentery in humans?
Which type of parasite lives inside the body of the host and causes amoebic dysentery in humans?
What type of parasite is completely dependent on the host for its existence throughout its life?
What type of parasite is completely dependent on the host for its existence throughout its life?
Which term describes parasites that can live both outside and inside the host?
Which term describes parasites that can live both outside and inside the host?
What do parasites that seek their host intermittently to obtain nourishment are termed as?
What do parasites that seek their host intermittently to obtain nourishment are termed as?
Which type of parasite establishes itself in a host where it does not ordinarily live?
Which type of parasite establishes itself in a host where it does not ordinarily live?
What term is used for parasites that may cause human infections but are primarily animal parasites?
What term is used for parasites that may cause human infections but are primarily animal parasites?
Which mode of transmission involves the inhalation of eggs?
Which mode of transmission involves the inhalation of eggs?
What is the most common portal of entry for intestinal protozoa?
What is the most common portal of entry for intestinal protozoa?
Which of the following is classified according to the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature?
Which of the following is classified according to the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature?
What is the correct format of writing specific names in parasitology nomenclature?
What is the correct format of writing specific names in parasitology nomenclature?
Which method of transmission involves direct contact?
Which method of transmission involves direct contact?
Which is the portal of exit associated with sputum in parasitology?
Which is the portal of exit associated with sputum in parasitology?
What is the term used to describe the percentage fall in egg counts after deworming based on examination of a stool or urine sample at a set time after deworming?
What is the term used to describe the percentage fall in egg counts after deworming based on examination of a stool or urine sample at a set time after deworming?
In which type of deworming does treatment occur at the individual level based on diagnosis of infection or presumptive grounds?
In which type of deworming does treatment occur at the individual level based on diagnosis of infection or presumptive grounds?
What is the term for group-level deworming where the risk group to be treated is defined irrespective of infection status, based on age, gender, or other social characteristics?
What is the term for group-level deworming where the risk group to be treated is defined irrespective of infection status, based on age, gender, or other social characteristics?
In deworming, what phenomenon may occur when proteins or other metabolites of parasites are introduced into the body, leading to hypersensitization or anaphylactic shock?
In deworming, what phenomenon may occur when proteins or other metabolites of parasites are introduced into the body, leading to hypersensitization or anaphylactic shock?
What term is used to describe genetically transmitted loss of susceptibility to a drug in a worm population previously sensitive to the therapeutic dose?
What term is used to describe genetically transmitted loss of susceptibility to a drug in a worm population previously sensitive to the therapeutic dose?
What does the term 'coverage' refer to in the context of deworming interventions?
What does the term 'coverage' refer to in the context of deworming interventions?
