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How is the mode of transmission of Hymenolepis nana different from Taenia asiatica?
How is the mode of transmission of Hymenolepis nana different from Taenia asiatica?
- By ingestion of raw liver
- Through ingestion of contaminated food and water
- Through ingestion of eggs by arthropods (correct)
- By autoinfection
What is a common clinical manifestation of heavy worm burden with Hymenolepis nana infection?
What is a common clinical manifestation of heavy worm burden with Hymenolepis nana infection?
- Restlessness and irritability
- Pruritus of nose and anus
- Headache and dizziness
- Weight loss and pallor (correct)
In the life cycle of the Dwarf tapeworm, what serves as the transport host for its eggs?
In the life cycle of the Dwarf tapeworm, what serves as the transport host for its eggs?
- Monkeys
- Rats/house mice
- Rice and flour beetles (correct)
- Goats
What is a distinguishing feature of Hymenolepis nana adult tapeworm in comparison to Taenia asiatica?
What is a distinguishing feature of Hymenolepis nana adult tapeworm in comparison to Taenia asiatica?
Which tapeworm infection can complete its entire life cycle with a single host?
Which tapeworm infection can complete its entire life cycle with a single host?
What is the common name for Taenia solium?
What is the common name for Taenia solium?
Where does the larval stage of Taenia solium develop in the human body?
Where does the larval stage of Taenia solium develop in the human body?
How is Taenia solium infection most commonly transmitted to humans?
How is Taenia solium infection most commonly transmitted to humans?
What are common symptoms of Taeniasis caused by Taenia solium?
What are common symptoms of Taeniasis caused by Taenia solium?
Which organ is NOT listed as a possible site of development for the larval stages of Taenia solium?
Which organ is NOT listed as a possible site of development for the larval stages of Taenia solium?
What is a common clinical manifestation of Neurocysticercosis caused by Taenia solium?
What is a common clinical manifestation of Neurocysticercosis caused by Taenia solium?
Which drug is considered the drug of choice for the treatment of Cysticercus larva?
Which drug is considered the drug of choice for the treatment of Cysticercus larva?
What is the diagnostic stage of Hymenolepis diminuta?
What is the diagnostic stage of Hymenolepis diminuta?
Which host does Dipylidium caninum primarily infect?
Which host does Dipylidium caninum primarily infect?
What is the definitive host for Hymenolepis diminuta?
What is the definitive host for Hymenolepis diminuta?
Which tapeworm is also known as the 'Rat tapeworm'?
Which tapeworm is also known as the 'Rat tapeworm'?
What is the infective stage of Dipylidium caninum?
What is the infective stage of Dipylidium caninum?
Which tapeworm requires an intermediate host for its life cycle?
Which tapeworm requires an intermediate host for its life cycle?
'Dipylidiasis' is a term used for infections caused by which parasite?
'Dipylidiasis' is a term used for infections caused by which parasite?
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