10 Questions
Echinococcus granulosus is responsible for the lowest prevalence of echinococcosis in East Africa.
False
The adult worm of Echinococcus granulosus lives in the small intestine of the intermediate host.
False
Onospheres hatch in the lungs and migrate to the small intestine to develop into embryos.
False
Humans are the definitive host for Echinococcus granulosus.
False
The hydatid cysts contain mature scolices, which are infective for humans.
False
The scolex, neck, and strobilla are structures found in the adult worm of Echinococcus granulosus.
True
Echinococcus granulosus has only one species.
False
The larval tapeworms cause echinococcosis.
True
Infection with Echinococcus granulosus occurs through skin contact with contaminated soil.
False
The protoscolices are mature forms of the head of the parasite.
False
Learn about the life cycle of Echinococcus granulosus and how it infects humans through the ingestion of eggs. Understand the role of definitive hosts and intermediate hosts in the transmission process.
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