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What is the definitive host for Ascaris lumbricoides?
What is the definitive host for Ascaris lumbricoides?
- Human (correct)
- Dog
- Cow
- Pig
What is the size of the eggs of Ascaris lumbricoides?
What is the size of the eggs of Ascaris lumbricoides?
- 40x60 µm (correct)
- 50x70 µm
- 20x30 µm
- 30x20 µm
How does a human get infected by Ascaris lumbricoides?
How does a human get infected by Ascaris lumbricoides?
- Through contact with infected water
- By swallowing the mature embryonated egg containing larva (correct)
- By inhaling the eggs in the air
- From mosquito bites
Where do adult worms of Ascaris lumbricoides live in the human body?
Where do adult worms of Ascaris lumbricoides live in the human body?
What is the morphology of the adult female Ascaris lumbricoides?
What is the morphology of the adult female Ascaris lumbricoides?
How long does it take for Ascaris lumbricoides eggs to become infective?
How long does it take for Ascaris lumbricoides eggs to become infective?
Which factor contributes to children being more commonly and heavily infected with ascariasis compared to adults?
Which factor contributes to children being more commonly and heavily infected with ascariasis compared to adults?
What makes sun rays lethal to the eggs of Ascaris in the soil?
What makes sun rays lethal to the eggs of Ascaris in the soil?
During the prepatent period of ascariasis, what may lead to peticheal hemorrhages at the site of the larval track?
During the prepatent period of ascariasis, what may lead to peticheal hemorrhages at the site of the larval track?
Which symptom is characteristic of the intestinal phase of ascariasis?
Which symptom is characteristic of the intestinal phase of ascariasis?
What may be seen in vomitus in cases of ascariasis infection during the intestinal phase?
What may be seen in vomitus in cases of ascariasis infection during the intestinal phase?
What is a possible consequence of a single migrating adult worm causing a sudden rise in body temperature?
What is a possible consequence of a single migrating adult worm causing a sudden rise in body temperature?
What are the common complications associated with ascariasis?
What are the common complications associated with ascariasis?
How is ascariasis diagnosis complicated by other infections?
How is ascariasis diagnosis complicated by other infections?
Which symptoms may indicate larval migration of Ascaris?
Which symptoms may indicate larval migration of Ascaris?
How can improper dosages of antihelminthic drugs affect patients with ascariasis?
How can improper dosages of antihelminthic drugs affect patients with ascariasis?
Which type of diagnosis is difficult for ascariasis during the larval migration phase?
Which type of diagnosis is difficult for ascariasis during the larval migration phase?
What is a pathognomonic sign that may indicate ascariasis?
What is a pathognomonic sign that may indicate ascariasis?
Which of the following is an effective method for preventing faecal contamination of soil?
Which of the following is an effective method for preventing faecal contamination of soil?
What is the recommended dose of Levamisole (Ketrax) for mass treatment in school children?
What is the recommended dose of Levamisole (Ketrax) for mass treatment in school children?
What is the normal habitat of Ascaris lumbricoides?
What is the normal habitat of Ascaris lumbricoides?
Which of the following statements about Ascariasis is FALSE?
Which of the following statements about Ascariasis is FALSE?
What is the role of houseflies in the transmission of Ascariasis?
What is the role of houseflies in the transmission of Ascariasis?
What is one of the strategies for prevention and control of Ascariasis?
What is one of the strategies for prevention and control of Ascariasis?
Which clinical manifestation is associated with Larval migration in ascariasis?
Which clinical manifestation is associated with Larval migration in ascariasis?
How is Loffler’s Syndrome diagnosed?
How is Loffler’s Syndrome diagnosed?
What is the primary vermicidal drug used for treating ascariasis?
What is the primary vermicidal drug used for treating ascariasis?
What is the main mode of human infection in Toxocariasis?
What is the main mode of human infection in Toxocariasis?
Which animals act as paratenic hosts for Toxocara canis and T.cati?
Which animals act as paratenic hosts for Toxocara canis and T.cati?
In Ascariasis, what gastrointestinal condition can be caused by aberrant adult migration?
In Ascariasis, what gastrointestinal condition can be caused by aberrant adult migration?
