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What is the common name for Dracunculus medinensis?
What is the common name for Dracunculus medinensis?
- Ringworm
- Hookworm
- Tape worm
- Fiery serpent (correct)
Which parasite is frequently found in the subcutaneous tissues and muscles of humans, dogs, and sometimes cattle and horses?
Which parasite is frequently found in the subcutaneous tissues and muscles of humans, dogs, and sometimes cattle and horses?
- Dracunculus medinensis (correct)
- Ascaris lumbricoides
- Taenia solium
- Trichinella spiralis
What is the morphology of female Dracunculus medinensis?
What is the morphology of female Dracunculus medinensis?
- 500 to 700 micrometers
- 60 cm in length (correct)
- 1.2 to 2.9 cm long
- 6 days in clean water
Where can larvae of Dracunculus medinensis live for 6 days?
Where can larvae of Dracunculus medinensis live for 6 days?
What is the other common name for Dracunculus medinensis besides Guinea worm?
What is the other common name for Dracunculus medinensis besides Guinea worm?
What is the common name for Onchocerca volvulus?
What is the common name for Onchocerca volvulus?
Where are microfilariae of Onchocerca volvulus found in the human body?
Where are microfilariae of Onchocerca volvulus found in the human body?
Which vector is responsible for transmitting Onchocerca volvulus?
Which vector is responsible for transmitting Onchocerca volvulus?
What is the leading cause of blindness in Africa?
What is the leading cause of blindness in Africa?
How is diagnosis of Onchocerca volvulus infection typically confirmed?
How is diagnosis of Onchocerca volvulus infection typically confirmed?
Which characteristic is unique to the microfilariae of Onchocerca volvulus?
Which characteristic is unique to the microfilariae of Onchocerca volvulus?
What is a characteristic feature of microfilariae from Brugia malayi?
What is a characteristic feature of microfilariae from Brugia malayi?
Which disease is commonly known as 'Malayan filariasis'?
Which disease is commonly known as 'Malayan filariasis'?
What distinguishes Loa loa microfilariae from other types?
What distinguishes Loa loa microfilariae from other types?
In which infection can 'Calabar swellings' be observed?
In which infection can 'Calabar swellings' be observed?
What is a characteristic symptom of Loa loa infection in the eyes?
What is a characteristic symptom of Loa loa infection in the eyes?
How do microfilariae of Onchocerca volvulus differ from those of Brugia malayi?
How do microfilariae of Onchocerca volvulus differ from those of Brugia malayi?
