General Features of Nematodes - Parasitology Department
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Which of the following specimens is most suitable for the identification of Trichinella spiralis?

  • Urine
  • Skeletal muscle (correct)
  • Cerebral spinal fluid
  • Stool

    • Which of the following is the diagnostic stage of Trichinella spiralis?

  • Eggs
  • Encysted larvae (correct)
  • Adult worms
  • Cysts

    • Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with the patient's presentation?

  • Arthralgia
  • Myalgia
  • Worsening easy fatigability
  • Fever (correct)

    • Based on the case history, which of the following is the most likely source of the patient's infection?

    <p>Undercooked pork</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following findings is NOT consistent with the patient's presentation?

    <p>Fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diagnostic tests would be most helpful in confirming the diagnosis?

    <p>Muscle biopsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common symptom of Trichinellosis that overlaps with Rheumatoid arthritis?

    <p>Arthralgia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under the microscope, which of the following would be observed in the muscle biopsy of a patient with Trichinellosis?

    <p>Encysted larvae surrounded by a capsule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following treatments is recommended for Trichinellosis?

    <p>Antihelminthic drugs (e.g., albendazole or mebendazole)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following laboratory findings is consistent with Trichinellosis?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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