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What is the primary method of diagnosing schistosome infections?
What is the primary method of diagnosing schistosome infections?
- Imaging studies, such as CT or MRI scans
- Finding ova in the feces or urine (correct)
- Serologic tests
- Physical examination of the skin
What is the typical time frame for the development of symptoms in travelers infected with schistosomes?
What is the typical time frame for the development of symptoms in travelers infected with schistosomes?
- 3 to 6 months
- 2 to 3 weeks (correct)
- Within an hour
- 1 to 2 months
What is the primary treatment for schistosome infections?
What is the primary treatment for schistosome infections?
- Praziquantel (correct)
- Albendazole
- Mebendazole
- Ivermectin
What is the characteristic laboratory finding in patients with schistosome infections?
What is the characteristic laboratory finding in patients with schistosome infections?
What is the primary method of preventing schistosome infections?
What is the primary method of preventing schistosome infections?
How many species of Leishmania are known to cause human infection?
How many species of Leishmania are known to cause human infection?
What is the primary location where Schistosoma mansoni and S. japonicum eggs lodge?
What is the primary location where Schistosoma mansoni and S. japonicum eggs lodge?
What is the result of the host inflammatory response to Schistosoma eggs in the intestine?
What is the result of the host inflammatory response to Schistosoma eggs in the intestine?
Why are Schistosoma eggs able to evade the host immune system?
Why are Schistosoma eggs able to evade the host immune system?
What is the typical symptom of a Schistosoma infection in travelers to endemic countries?
What is the typical symptom of a Schistosoma infection in travelers to endemic countries?
What is the result of Schistosoma eggs in the liver?
What is the result of Schistosoma eggs in the liver?
What is the significance of adult Schistosoma worms in terms of pathology?
What is the significance of adult Schistosoma worms in terms of pathology?
What is the primary mechanism by which trematodes anchor themselves to their hosts?
What is the primary mechanism by which trematodes anchor themselves to their hosts?
What is the characteristic laboratory finding in the diagnosis of Ascaris infection?
What is the characteristic laboratory finding in the diagnosis of Ascaris infection?
What is the primary route of transmission for Ascaris infection?
What is the primary route of transmission for Ascaris infection?
Which of the following is a type of fluke that infects the small intestine?
Which of the following is a type of fluke that infects the small intestine?
What is the characteristic feature of the life cycle of trematodes?
What is the characteristic feature of the life cycle of trematodes?
What is the drug of choice for the treatment of Ascaris infection?
What is the drug of choice for the treatment of Ascaris infection?
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