Liver Infections: Parasitic and Helminthic Infections Quiz

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Which infection is most commonly found in areas with freshwater snails as a vector?

Leishmaniasis

Malaria

Cryptosporidiosis

Schistosomiasis (correct)

Which liver infections are notorious for increasing the risk of cholangiocarcinoma?

Strongyloidiasis

Cryptosporidiosis

Echinococcosis

Opisthorchis species (correct)

Which infection is known for having characteristic calcifications in the cyst walls enabling radiologic diagnosis?

Leishmaniasis

Schistosomiasis

Hydatid cysts (correct)

Amebiasis

In which type of countries are hydatid cysts uncommon?

High income countries Signup and view all the answers

Which infection can cause cystic liver degeneration or abscesses?

Amebiasis Signup and view all the answers

Where is the incidence of amebic infections usually low?

High income countries Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes cardiomyopathies from other heart diseases?

Presence of inappropriate ventricular hypertrophy or dilatation Signup and view all the answers

In the context of cardiomyopathies, what is referred to as secondary myocardial dysfunction?

Loss of pump function due to myocardial infarction Signup and view all the answers

Why has a more nuanced definition of cardiomyopathy emerged?

Due to recognition of new phenotypes Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the group of diseases known as cardiomyopathies?

Heterogeneous nature with mechanical and/or electrical dysfunction Signup and view all the answers

Why do cardiomyopathies not invariably exhibit inappropriate ventricular hypertrophy or dilatation?

Due to the variety of causes that frequently are genetic Signup and view all the answers

Which group of cardiomyopathies involves myocardial involvement as part of a systemic or multiorgan disorder?

Secondary cardiomyopathies Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary causes of primary cardiomyopathies?

Genetic or acquired factors Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cardiomyopathy results from mutations in myocardial proteins involved in energy generation or contraction?

Dilated cardiomyopathy Signup and view all the answers

Which pathologic pattern of cardiomyopathy is known for abnormal contraction or relaxation due to dysregulated ion transport?

Dilated cardiomyopathy Signup and view all the answers

In which type of cardiomyopathy is anatomic abnormality characterized by thickening of the heart muscle?

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Signup and view all the answers