Cysticercosis Treatment Methods Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

Rounder neck Signup and view all the answers

Which tapeworm infection can complete its entire life cycle with a single host?

Hymenolepis nana Signup and view all the answers

What is the common name for Taenia solium?

Pork Tapeworm Signup and view all the answers

Where does the larval stage of Taenia solium develop in the human body?

Brain Signup and view all the answers

How is Taenia solium infection most commonly transmitted to humans?

Ingestion of undercooked pork Signup and view all the answers

What are common symptoms of Taeniasis caused by Taenia solium?

Epigastric pain and weight loss Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is NOT listed as a possible site of development for the larval stages of Taenia solium?

Liver Signup and view all the answers

What is a common clinical manifestation of Neurocysticercosis caused by Taenia solium?

Visual deficits and seizures Signup and view all the answers

Which drug is considered the drug of choice for the treatment of Cysticercus larva?

Praziquantel Signup and view all the answers

What is the diagnostic stage of Hymenolepis diminuta?

Eggs Signup and view all the answers

Which host does Dipylidium caninum primarily infect?

Dogs and cats Signup and view all the answers

What is the definitive host for Hymenolepis diminuta?

Rats Signup and view all the answers

Which tapeworm is also known as the 'Rat tapeworm'?

Hymenolepis diminuta Signup and view all the answers

What is the infective stage of Dipylidium caninum?

Cysticercoid larvae Signup and view all the answers

Which tapeworm requires an intermediate host for its life cycle?

Hymenolepis diminuta Signup and view all the answers

'Dipylidiasis' is a term used for infections caused by which parasite?

Dipylidium caninum Signup and view all the answers