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What diagnostic method can detect F. hepatica specific genes in stool specimens?
What diagnostic method can detect F. hepatica specific genes in stool specimens?
- Stool microscopy
- Molecular tests (PCR) (correct)
- Antibody detection (ELISA)
- CT scan
What method can help in the early diagnosis of F. hepatica before the eggs are detected in stool?
What method can help in the early diagnosis of F. hepatica before the eggs are detected in stool?
- Antibody detection (ELISA) (correct)
- Stool microscopy
- Molecular tests (PCR)
- CT scan
Which diagnostic method can detect lesions in the liver?
Which diagnostic method can detect lesions in the liver?
- Stool microscopy
- Antibody detection (ELISA)
- Molecular tests (PCR)
- CT scan (correct)
Study Notes
Diagnostic Methods for F. hepatica
- PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) can detect F. hepatica specific genes in stool specimens.
- Copro-antigen detection can help in the early diagnosis of F. hepatica before the eggs are detected in stool.
- Imaging techniques such as CT or MRI scans can detect lesions in the liver.
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Test your knowledge of diagnostic techniques for Fasciola hepatica infection, including stool microscopy, antibody detection (ELISA, western blot), molecular tests (PCR), and imaging techniques like CT scan and MRI to detect liver lesions.
