Cysticercosis Diagnosis and Symptoms
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What is a characteristic of neurocysticercosis?

  • Decreased mononuclear cells in CSF
  • Increased eosinophilia in serum
  • Elevated protein and decreased glucose in CSF (correct)
  • Elevated glucose in CSF

What is the primary mode of transmission for Hymenolepis nana?

  • Vector transmission through insects
  • Direct contact with infected animals
  • Fecal-oral route through contaminated food and water (correct)
  • Vertical transmission from mother to child

What is the drug of choice for treating taeniasis?

  • Metronidazole
  • Albendazole
  • Praziquantel (correct)
  • Niclosamide

What is the distinctive feature of the scolex of Hymenolepis nana?

<p>Rudimentary rostellum with 4 cup-shaped hooklets (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the diagnostic stage of Hymenolepis nana?

<p>Embryonated eggs in feces (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the infective stage of Hymenolepis nana?

<p>Embryonated eggs in food (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical number of segments found in Taenia solium?

<p>1,000-4,000 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common manifestation of cerebral cysticercosis?

<p>Convulsions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can the diagnosis of Taenia solium be confirmed?

<p>By identifying the characteristic proglottids, eggs, and scolex in feces or patient's undergarments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the infective stage of cysticercosis that is transmitted from improperly cooked pork or beef?

<p>Cysticerci (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic shape of the scolex of Taenia saginata?

<p>Spherical with four acetabula (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical life cycle of cysticerci in humans?

<p>Up to 5 years in any organ or tissue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the morphology of Taenia solium gravid proglottids?

<p>7-13 dendritic/fingerlike branches (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of Taenia saginata infection?

<p>Obstruction of the bile and pancreatic ducts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of neurocysticercosis?

<p>It is considered one of the most serious zoonotic diseases worldwide (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many eggs are typically found in each proglottid of Taenia solium?

<p>97,000-124,000 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reaction of the tissue when a cysticercus dies?

<p>The tissue becomes inflamed and calcified (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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