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What is a characteristic of neurocysticercosis?
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?
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?
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?
What is the distinctive feature of the scolex of Hymenolepis nana?
What is the diagnostic stage of Hymenolepis nana?
What is the diagnostic stage of Hymenolepis nana?
What is the infective stage of Hymenolepis nana?
What is the infective stage of Hymenolepis nana?
What is the typical number of segments found in Taenia solium?
What is the typical number of segments found in Taenia solium?
What is the most common manifestation of cerebral cysticercosis?
What is the most common manifestation of cerebral cysticercosis?
How can the diagnosis of Taenia solium be confirmed?
How can the diagnosis of Taenia solium be confirmed?
What is the infective stage of cysticercosis that is transmitted from improperly cooked pork or beef?
What is the infective stage of cysticercosis that is transmitted from improperly cooked pork or beef?
What is the characteristic shape of the scolex of Taenia saginata?
What is the characteristic shape of the scolex of Taenia saginata?
What is the typical life cycle of cysticerci in humans?
What is the typical life cycle of cysticerci in humans?
What is the morphology of Taenia solium gravid proglottids?
What is the morphology of Taenia solium gravid proglottids?
What is a common symptom of Taenia saginata infection?
What is a common symptom of Taenia saginata infection?
What is the significance of neurocysticercosis?
What is the significance of neurocysticercosis?
How many eggs are typically found in each proglottid of Taenia solium?
How many eggs are typically found in each proglottid of Taenia solium?
What is the reaction of the tissue when a cysticercus dies?
What is the reaction of the tissue when a cysticercus dies?
