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Which organ is primarily invaded by the larval form of E. multilocularis in humans?
Which organ is primarily invaded by the larval form of E. multilocularis in humans?
What is the definitive host of AE?
What is the definitive host of AE?
What is the primary organ affected by AE lesions in both humans and natural intermediate hosts?
What is the primary organ affected by AE lesions in both humans and natural intermediate hosts?
What is the cornerstone of diagnosis for AE?
What is the cornerstone of diagnosis for AE?
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What is the recommended treatment for advanced AE?
What is the recommended treatment for advanced AE?
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What is the method of choice for imaging AE lesions?
What is the method of choice for imaging AE lesions?
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What is the main cause of death in patients with progressive AE of the liver?
What is the main cause of death in patients with progressive AE of the liver?
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How often should a patient be followed up in the first 10 years after surgery?
How often should a patient be followed up in the first 10 years after surgery?
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Which imaging techniques can identify AE lesions in humans?
Which imaging techniques can identify AE lesions in humans?
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How is human infection with AE most commonly transmitted?
How is human infection with AE most commonly transmitted?
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How does the larval mass of AE behave in the body?
How does the larval mass of AE behave in the body?
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Which imaging technique is recommended for investigating the interface between the lesion and surrounding tissue?
Which imaging technique is recommended for investigating the interface between the lesion and surrounding tissue?
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What percentage of patients reported to the European registry between 1982 and 2000 had the disease spread by continuous growth to adjacent organs?
What percentage of patients reported to the European registry between 1982 and 2000 had the disease spread by continuous growth to adjacent organs?
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What is the PNM classification of AE used for?
What is the PNM classification of AE used for?
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What is the recommended treatment for advanced cases of AE?
What is the recommended treatment for advanced cases of AE?
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Which antibody is useful in following a patient with AE?
Which antibody is useful in following a patient with AE?
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What is the differential diagnosis for necrotic or AE pseudocysts?
What is the differential diagnosis for necrotic or AE pseudocysts?
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What is the confirmatory role of serology in lesions suspicious for AE?
What is the confirmatory role of serology in lesions suspicious for AE?
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What is the preferred dose and dosing schedule for albendazole in AE treatment?
What is the preferred dose and dosing schedule for albendazole in AE treatment?
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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.
