Free-Living Amoeba: Naegleria fowleri and Acanthamoeba
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What is the diagnostic stage of Toxocara canis and Toxocara cati?

  • Adult
  • Egg
  • L3 larvae (correct)
  • L2 larvae
  • What is the distinguishing feature of Toxocara canis and Toxocara cati?

  • Has a cosmopolitan distribution
  • Causes Neurotoxocariasis / Neural larva migrans (correct)
  • Has a segmented body
  • Causes eosinophilic gastroenteritis
  • What is the treatment for Toxocara canis and Toxocara cati infections?

  • Analgesics and Cytokinins
  • Albendazole and Ivermectin
  • Diethylcarbamazine and Thiabendazole (correct)
  • Prednisolone and Corticosteroids
  • What is the characteristic feature of the adult stage of Toxocara canis?

    <p>Ventrally curved posterior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic feature of the adult stage of Toxocara cati?

    <p>Cervical alae is longer than broad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic feature of Anisakis spp.?

    <p>Free-living, non-segmented, cylindrical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common disease caused by Anisakis spp.?

    <p>Eosinophilic gastroenteritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for Anisakis spp. infection?

    <p>Albendazole and Larvae removal via endoscopy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic feature of Angiostrongylus cantonensis?

    <p>Prominent cephalic bulb with numerous spines on head and body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common disease caused by Angiostrongylus cantonensis?

    <p>Eosinophilic meningitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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