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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Fever (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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Which of the following treatments is recommended for Trichinellosis?

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

Which of the following laboratory findings is consistent with Trichinellosis?

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