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What symptoms may mimic pulmonary TB in a patient infected with P. westermani?
What symptoms may mimic pulmonary TB in a patient infected with P. westermani?
- Diarrhea and vomiting
- Fever and night sweats
- Fatigue and weight loss
- Cough and chest pain (correct)
In what percentage of cases of P. westermani infection may X-rays show normal findings in the early stages of the disease?
In what percentage of cases of P. westermani infection may X-rays show normal findings in the early stages of the disease?
- 70-90%
- 10-40% (correct)
- 90-100%
- 40-60%
Which of the following is a possible extrapulmonary site for migration of immature flukes in P. westermani infection?
Which of the following is a possible extrapulmonary site for migration of immature flukes in P. westermani infection?
- Kidney
- Liver
- Heart
- Brain (correct)
How is the diagnosis of P. westermani infection typically confirmed?
How is the diagnosis of P. westermani infection typically confirmed?
What type of lesions can be seen later on in patients with P. westermani infection?
What type of lesions can be seen later on in patients with P. westermani infection?
Which species of blood flukes is responsible for the most number of people requiring treatment yearly?
Which species of blood flukes is responsible for the most number of people requiring treatment yearly?
In how many countries are blood flukes documented?
In how many countries are blood flukes documented?
Which country has the highest percentage of its population at risk of blood fluke infection?
Which country has the highest percentage of its population at risk of blood fluke infection?
What is the total number of countries at most risk of blood fluke infections?
What is the total number of countries at most risk of blood fluke infections?
How many people worldwide are estimated to be at risk of blood fluke infections?
How many people worldwide are estimated to be at risk of blood fluke infections?
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