Alveolar Echinococcosis / E multilocularis Quiz

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Which organ is primarily invaded by the larval form of E. multilocularis in humans?

Liver (correct)

Kidneys

Brain

Lungs

What is the definitive host of AE?

Rodents

Humans

Dogs

Foxes (correct)

What is the primary organ affected by AE lesions in both humans and natural intermediate hosts?

Liver (correct)

Lungs

Kidneys

Brain

What is the cornerstone of diagnosis for AE?

Imaging Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for advanced AE?

Lifelong therapy with albendazole Signup and view all the answers

What is the method of choice for imaging AE lesions?

MRI Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of death in patients with progressive AE of the liver?

Hepatic failure Signup and view all the answers

How often should a patient be followed up in the first 10 years after surgery?

Every year Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging techniques can identify AE lesions in humans?

CT scans and MRI Signup and view all the answers

How is human infection with AE most commonly transmitted?

Consumption of contaminated food Signup and view all the answers

How does the larval mass of AE behave in the body?

It proliferates indefinitely by exogenous budding and invades surrounding tissues Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging technique is recommended for investigating the interface between the lesion and surrounding tissue?

MRI Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of patients reported to the European registry between 1982 and 2000 had the disease spread by continuous growth to adjacent organs?

34% Signup and view all the answers

What is the PNM classification of AE used for?

To decide on therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for advanced cases of AE?

Surgery Signup and view all the answers

Which antibody is useful in following a patient with AE?

Anti-Em18 Signup and view all the answers

What is the differential diagnosis for necrotic or AE pseudocysts?

Bacterial and amebic abscess Signup and view all the answers

What is the confirmatory role of serology in lesions suspicious for AE?

To differentiate between AE and CE Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred dose and dosing schedule for albendazole in AE treatment?

10-15 mg/kg per day in two divided doses mornings and evenings Signup and view all the answers

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Test your knowledge about Echinococcosis multilocularis and human alveolar echinococcosis (AE) with this educational quiz. Learn about the transmission methods, geographic distribution, and symptoms of this zoonotic parasitic disease. Challenge yourself to become an expert on this important health topic.