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Which organ is the most commonly affected by echinococcal cysts?
Which organ is the most commonly affected by echinococcal cysts?
What is the cornerstone of diagnosis for cystic echinococcosis?
What is the cornerstone of diagnosis for cystic echinococcosis?
What is the most common organ affected by cysts in CE?
What is the most common organ affected by cysts in CE?
What is the intermediate host for E. granulosus?
What is the intermediate host for E. granulosus?
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Which treatment modality is the preferred approach for cystic echinococcosis?
Which treatment modality is the preferred approach for cystic echinococcosis?
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What is the role of serology in the diagnosis of cystic echinococcosis?
What is the role of serology in the diagnosis of cystic echinococcosis?
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Which regions of the world have a high prevalence of echinococcal infection?
Which regions of the world have a high prevalence of echinococcal infection?
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What is the metacestode form of E. granulosus?
What is the metacestode form of E. granulosus?
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What is the most common symptom of liver cysts in CE?
What is the most common symptom of liver cysts in CE?
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What is the scolicidal agent used in percutaneous treatments of CE?
What is the scolicidal agent used in percutaneous treatments of CE?
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What can parasitologic examination of fluid reveal in the diagnosis of cystic echinococcosis?
What can parasitologic examination of fluid reveal in the diagnosis of cystic echinococcosis?
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What is the primary mode of transmission of Echinococcus granulosus?
What is the primary mode of transmission of Echinococcus granulosus?
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What is the most common complication of pulmonary CE?
What is the most common complication of pulmonary CE?
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When is surgery the treatment of choice for cystic echinococcosis?
When is surgery the treatment of choice for cystic echinococcosis?
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What is the classification system for CE cysts developed by the WHO-IWGE?
What is the classification system for CE cysts developed by the WHO-IWGE?
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What is the “watch and wait” approach for cystic echinococcosis?
What is the “watch and wait” approach for cystic echinococcosis?
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What is the World Health Organization's classification system used for in the diagnosis of cystic echinococcosis?
What is the World Health Organization's classification system used for in the diagnosis of cystic echinococcosis?
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What is the sub-group of CE cysts that reflects the passage from active to inactive?
What is the sub-group of CE cysts that reflects the passage from active to inactive?
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What is a possible complication of hepatic CE with larger cysts?
What is a possible complication of hepatic CE with larger cysts?
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Which drug is the preferred agent for benzimidazole therapy in cystic echinococcosis?
Which drug is the preferred agent for benzimidazole therapy in cystic echinococcosis?
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What is the clinical relevance of fistulas in the capsule of E. granulosus cysts?
What is the clinical relevance of fistulas in the capsule of E. granulosus cysts?
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What is a rare complication of CE in bone/spinal sites?
What is a rare complication of CE in bone/spinal sites?
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Why is monitoring with imaging and serology necessary in the treatment of cystic echinococcosis?
Why is monitoring with imaging and serology necessary in the treatment of cystic echinococcosis?
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What can make the diagnosis of cystic echinococcosis difficult?
What can make the diagnosis of cystic echinococcosis difficult?
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What is the primary aim of percutaneous treatments of CE?
What is the primary aim of percutaneous treatments of CE?
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Which of the following measures is NOT used to control CE?
Which of the following measures is NOT used to control CE?
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What is the most common diagnostic tool used in the diagnosis of cystic echinococcosis?
What is the most common diagnostic tool used in the diagnosis of cystic echinococcosis?
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Which type of cysts can be left untreated according to the “watch and wait” approach?
Which type of cysts can be left untreated according to the “watch and wait” approach?
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Test your knowledge about Echinococcosis, a zoonotic parasitic disease that affects dogs and domestic livestock, particularly sheep. Learn about the transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this disease, as well as the different sites where cysts can occur in the human body. Take the quiz now and discover how much you know about Echinococcosis!
