Medical Parasitology: Fasciola Hepatica (Sheep Liver Fluke)
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What is the primary host of Fasciola hepatica?

  • Cattle
  • Sheep (correct)
  • Goat
  • Humans

What is the disease caused by Fasciola hepatica in sheep?

  • Liver Rot (correct)
  • Hepatitis
  • Sheep Rot
  • Fascioliasis

What is the intermediate host of Fasciola hepatica?

  • Goats
  • Freshwater fish
  • Cattle
  • Lymnaea and Succinea snails (correct)

What is the method of diagnosis for Fasciola hepatica infection?

<p>Stool Microscopy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the egg of Fasciola hepatica?

<p>Operculated (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the symptom of chronic phase of Fascioliasis?

<p>Biliary obstruction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the pathogenic effect of Fasciola hepatica?

<p>Causes parenchymal injury (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the larvae of Fasciola hepatica?

<p>Penetrate the liver and diaphragm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the acute phase of Fascioliasis?

<p>Fever, right upper quadrant pain, eosinophilia, and tender hepatomegaly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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