Cystic Echinococcosis

Questions and Answers

Which organ is the most commonly affected by echinococcal cysts?

Lungs (correct)

Heart

Spleen

Kidneys

What is the cornerstone of diagnosis for cystic echinococcosis?

Imaging (correct)

Serology

Clinical examination

Parasitologic examination of fluid

What is the most common organ affected by cysts in CE?

Liver (correct)

Lungs

Spleen

Heart

What is the intermediate host for E. granulosus?

Livestock Signup and view all the answers

Which treatment modality is the preferred approach for cystic echinococcosis?

Drug treatment with benzimidazoles Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of serology in the diagnosis of cystic echinococcosis?

It can play a confirmatory role depending on the stage and location of the cyst Signup and view all the answers

Which regions of the world have a high prevalence of echinococcal infection?

South America and Eastern Europe Signup and view all the answers

What is the metacestode form of E. granulosus?

Echinococcal cysts Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common symptom of liver cysts in CE?

Jaundice Signup and view all the answers

What is the scolicidal agent used in percutaneous treatments of CE?

Protosolices Signup and view all the answers

What can parasitologic examination of fluid reveal in the diagnosis of cystic echinococcosis?

Protoscolices and/or hooklets Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of transmission of Echinococcus granulosus?

Contact with infected animals Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common complication of pulmonary CE?

Empyema Signup and view all the answers

When is surgery the treatment of choice for cystic echinococcosis?

CE2 cysts Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification system for CE cysts developed by the WHO-IWGE?

CE1-5 Signup and view all the answers

What is the “watch and wait” approach for cystic echinococcosis?

Leaving the cysts untreated Signup and view all the answers

What is the World Health Organization's classification system used for in the diagnosis of cystic echinococcosis?

To guide therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is the sub-group of CE cysts that reflects the passage from active to inactive?

CE3a-3b Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible complication of hepatic CE with larger cysts?

Bacterial cholangitis Signup and view all the answers

Which drug is the preferred agent for benzimidazole therapy in cystic echinococcosis?

Albendazole Signup and view all the answers

What is the clinical relevance of fistulas in the capsule of E. granulosus cysts?

They cause the cyst to rupture and drain into the biliary tree Signup and view all the answers

What is a rare complication of CE in bone/spinal sites?

Infiltrative growth of E) granulosus Signup and view all the answers

Why is monitoring with imaging and serology necessary in the treatment of cystic echinococcosis?

To assess treatment response Signup and view all the answers

What can make the diagnosis of cystic echinococcosis difficult?

The affected organ and cyst stage Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of percutaneous treatments of CE?

Inactivating the germinal layer of the endocyst Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following measures is NOT used to control CE?

Vaccination of the definitive host Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common diagnostic tool used in the diagnosis of cystic echinococcosis?

Imaging Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cysts can be left untreated according to the “watch and wait” approach?

CE1 cysts Signup and view all the answers

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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!