Infectious Diseases and Parasites Quiz
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What is a primary symptom of ringworm?

  • Dry, scaly lesions on skin (correct)
  • Abdominal pain and fever
  • Chronic inflammation of lymphatic vessels
  • Muscular pain and intestinal blockage
  • Which of the following is a method of transmission for ascariasis?

  • Contact with contaminated soil (correct)
  • Inhaling infected air
  • Bite of female mosquitos
  • Direct skin contact with infected individuals
  • Which organism causes elephantiasis?

  • Plasmodium species
  • Dermatophytes
  • Wuchereria bancrofti (correct)
  • Ascaris roundworm
  • What role does personal hygiene play in preventing infectious diseases?

    <p>It ensures body cleanliness and safe food consumption (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of lesions are typically associated with ringworm?

    <p>Dry, scaly lesions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is elephantiasis most commonly transmitted?

    <p>Through bites from female mosquitos (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is associated with ascariasis?

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

    What practice can help prevent the transmission of parasitic infections?

    <p>Practicing good personal and public hygiene (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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