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What is the size of an Entamoeba cyst?
What is the size of an Entamoeba cyst?
- 5-8um
- 10-16um (correct)
- 20-30um
- 30-40um
Which of the following is a characteristic of trophozoites of Entamoeba?
Which of the following is a characteristic of trophozoites of Entamoeba?
- Present in the lumen of the stomach
- Found in formed feces (correct)
- Immobile and stationary
- Surrounded by a thick chitinous wall
How is infection by Entamoeba most commonly transmitted to humans?
How is infection by Entamoeba most commonly transmitted to humans?
- By drinking water contaminated with feces containing cysts (correct)
- Through contact with infected animals
- By consuming undercooked meat
- Through contaminated air
Which form of amebiasis is characterized by a gradual onset of abdominal pain, watery stools containing mucus and blood, and intermittent diarrhea?
Which form of amebiasis is characterized by a gradual onset of abdominal pain, watery stools containing mucus and blood, and intermittent diarrhea?
Which form of extraintestinal amebiasis is the most common?
Which form of extraintestinal amebiasis is the most common?
Which drug is considered the drug of choice for treating extraintestinal amebiasis?
Which drug is considered the drug of choice for treating extraintestinal amebiasis?
What is a key characteristic of an Entamoeba cyst in terms of its infectiousness?
What is a key characteristic of an Entamoeba cyst in terms of its infectiousness?
How long can cysts of Entamoeba stay infectious if kept cool and moist?
How long can cysts of Entamoeba stay infectious if kept cool and moist?
Which drug is considered the drug of choice for treating invasive amoebiasis?
Which drug is considered the drug of choice for treating invasive amoebiasis?
What are the major sources for human infection by Entamoeba?
What are the major sources for human infection by Entamoeba?
What characteristic distinguishes the life cycle of Entamoeba invading mucosa?
What characteristic distinguishes the life cycle of Entamoeba invading mucosa?
Which form of amebiasis is characterized by a fast-growing abscess filled with debris, with amoeba found only at borders?
Which form of amebiasis is characterized by a fast-growing abscess filled with debris, with amoeba found only at borders?
How is infection by Entamoeba most commonly transmitted to humans?
How is infection by Entamoeba most commonly transmitted to humans?
Which drug should be combined with Metronidazole for treating amoebiasis due to its ineffectiveness on luminal stages?
Which drug should be combined with Metronidazole for treating amoebiasis due to its ineffectiveness on luminal stages?
What is a key characteristic of an Entamoeba cyst in terms of its resistance to chlorination of drinking water?
What is a key characteristic of an Entamoeba cyst in terms of its resistance to chlorination of drinking water?
'Thick chitinous wall' surrounds which stage of Entamoeba?
'Thick chitinous wall' surrounds which stage of Entamoeba?
'Round (10-16um), 4 nuclei' describes the size and structure of which form of Entamoeba?
'Round (10-16um), 4 nuclei' describes the size and structure of which form of Entamoeba?
