9 Questions
Which parasite may cause hepatic abscess?
Bacteria
What is the main reservoir of Fasciola hepatica and Fasciola gigantica?
Sheep and cattle
Which parasite may cause obstruction of bile ducts resulting in liver disease?
Ascaris lumbricoides
Which infection is characterized by the formation of cysts filled with parasites in various organs?
Hydatid disease (Echinococcus spp.)
Which autoimmune disease chiefly occurs in young or middle-aged females?
Auto-immune hepatitis (AIH)
Which autoimmune disease is characterized by destruction of small intra-hepatic bile ducts?
Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC)
Which autoimmune disease usually affects middle-aged females and is immune mediated?
Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC)
Which autoimmune disease is characterized by destruction of large intra-hepatic and extra-hepatic bile ducts?
Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)
Which autoimmune disease frequently co-exists with other autoimmune diseases, such as primary sclerosing cholangitis in children?
Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)
Test your knowledge of liver pathology related to other infections such as hepatic abscesses, hydatid disease, and schistosomiasis. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and characteristics of these infectious conditions.
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