Clinical Parasitology Sample Examination

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Which type of biopsy is used to detect Schistosoma ova?

Muscle biopsy

Liver biopsy

Skin biopsy

Rectal biopsy (correct)

What is the purpose of sputum examination?

To detect parasites living in the blood

To detect parasites living in the lung (correct)

To detect parasites living in the liver

To detect parasites living in the gastrointestinal tract

Which of the following is not a type of aspirate examination?

Pleural fluid aspirate

Bone marrow aspirate

Urine aspirate (correct)

Lymph node aspirate

Which of the following is the most accurate method for detecting Schistosoma infection?

Rectal biopsy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a sputum examination?

To detect bacteria in the respiratory system Signup and view all the answers

What type of aspirate can be used to detect Trypanosoma spp. and Naeglaria parasites?

Cerebrospinal fluid aspirates Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the primary purpose of examining duodenal aspirates (Enterotest)?

To examine the contents of the duodenum Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following types of samples is NOT mentioned in the text for detecting parasites?

Sputum Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a tissue biopsy according to the information provided?

The text does not mention the purpose of a tissue biopsy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the MOST LIKELY reason the text does not mention sputum examination for detecting parasites?

The text is focused on examining aspirates, not sputum Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following samples would be appropriate for the detection of lung parasites?

Sputum sample Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sample would be most suitable for detecting parasites in solid tissues?

Tissue biopsy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following samples might be obtained through an aspiration procedure?

Aspirate sample Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following samples would be least suitable for detecting parasites in the respiratory system?

Blood sample Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sample would be most appropriate for detecting parasites in the gastrointestinal tract?

Stool sample Signup and view all the answers

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