Infectious Diseases: Giardiasis & Amoebiasis
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Questions and Answers

What causes Giardiasis?

Giardia lamblia

What is the organ affected by Giardiasis?

Intestine

What is the most common vector for Giardiasis?

Contaminated water, food

What is the causative agent of Amebiasis?

<p>Entamoeba histolytica</p> Signup and view all the answers

What organs are affected by Amebiasis?

<p>Intestine, liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which vector spreads Amebiasis?

<p>Contaminated water, food</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of Amebiasis?

<p>Diarrhea, bloody stools, liver abscesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flash cards and mind maps are good ways to visualize information.

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

Active recall techniques like quizzing are not helpful for learning.

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

Regular review is essential for solidifying your knowledge.

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Giardiasis Cause

Giardia lamblia protozoa causes Giardiasis

Giardiasis Organ

Intestine is the primary organ affected by Giardiasis

Giardiasis Vector

Contaminated water and food transmit Giardiasis

Giardiasis Symptoms

Diarrhea and abdominal cramps are common symptoms of Giardiasis

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Amoebiasis Cause

Entamoeba histolytica protozoa is the cause

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Amoebiasis Organ

Intestine, liver are common affected organs

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Amoebiasis Vector

Contaminated water or food spread Amoebiasis

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Amoebiasis Symptoms

Bloody diarrhea and liver abscesses are symptoms of amoebiasis.

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Leishmaniasis Cause

Leishmania donovani protozoa causes Leishmaniasis

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Leishmaniasis Organ

Skin, spleen, intestine are the target organs

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Leishmaniasis Vector

Leishmaniasis is spread by sandflies

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Malaria Cause

Plasmodium species protozoa cause malaria

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Malaria Organ

Liver and red blood cells are affected by Malaria

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Malaria Vector

Anopheles mosquitos transmit malaria

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Malaria Symptoms

Fever, chills, headache, and anemia are common symptoms.

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Study Notes

Giardiasis

  • Cause: Giardia lamblia
  • Organ: Intestine
  • Vector: Contaminated water, food
  • Features: Diarrhea, abdominal cramps

Amoebiasis

  • Cause: Entamoeba histolytica
  • Organ: Intestine, liver
  • Vector: Contaminated water, food
  • Features: Diarrhea, bloody stools, liver abscesses

Study Strategies

  • Focus on key points: causative agent, organ affected, transmission, and clinical features.
  • Use flashcards or mind maps to visualize the information.
  • Practice active recall techniques like quizzing yourself.
  • Review regularly to reinforce your learning.

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Test your knowledge on Giardiasis and Amoebiasis, including their causative agents, affected organs, and clinical features. This quiz focuses on understanding these intestinal infections, their transmission, and study strategies to enhance your learning. Perfect for students in health or biology courses.

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