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What is the mode of infection for Taenia solium?
What is the mode of infection for Taenia solium?
- Through airborne transmission
- Ingestion of food or water contaminated with gravid proglottids or embryonated eggs (correct)
- Ingestion of undercooked pork
- Through skin contact with infected pigs
What is the characteristic of the gravid segments of Taenia solium?
What is the characteristic of the gravid segments of Taenia solium?
- It is broader than longer (correct)
- It is longer than broader
- It has a diameter of 35-40 μm
- It has 20 lateral branches
What is the diagnostic technique used to diagnose Taenia solium infection in the brain?
What is the diagnostic technique used to diagnose Taenia solium infection in the brain?
- Lab diagnosis of cysticercus cellulosae
- Biopsy of the affected area
- ELISA
- MRI or CT scan (correct)
What is the characteristic of the eggs of Taenia saginata and Taenia solium?
What is the characteristic of the eggs of Taenia saginata and Taenia solium?
What is the host for Cysticercus cellulosae?
What is the host for Cysticercus cellulosae?
What is the characteristic of Cysticercus cellulosae?
What is the characteristic of Cysticercus cellulosae?
What term is used to describe parasites that live on the host's body?
What term is used to describe parasites that live on the host's body?
The word 'parasite' originates from which languages?
The word 'parasite' originates from which languages?
Which of the following is NOT a medically significant group of metazoa parasites?
Which of the following is NOT a medically significant group of metazoa parasites?
What is the meaning of 'parasite' in terms of its origin (etymology)?
What is the meaning of 'parasite' in terms of its origin (etymology)?
Which branch of medical sciences deals with parasites living temporarily or permanently within the human body?
Which branch of medical sciences deals with parasites living temporarily or permanently within the human body?
Which group of parasites includes organisms that are characterized by jointed legs and special mouthparts?
Which group of parasites includes organisms that are characterized by jointed legs and special mouthparts?
What differentiates Amoeboids from the other protozoa groups?
What differentiates Amoeboids from the other protozoa groups?
Which type of protozoa is described as having one or more whip-like flagella?
Which type of protozoa is described as having one or more whip-like flagella?
What is the mode of infection for Giardia lamblia?
What is the mode of infection for Giardia lamblia?
How is Giardiasis diagnosed?
How is Giardiasis diagnosed?
What is the hallmark feature of Trophozoite, the vegetative form of Intestinal Flagellates?
What is the hallmark feature of Trophozoite, the vegetative form of Intestinal Flagellates?
Which protozoa group described in the text is not motile?
Which protozoa group described in the text is not motile?
What is the diagnostic stage for hydatid disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus?
What is the diagnostic stage for hydatid disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus?
Which host serves as the definitive host for Echinococcus granulosus?
Which host serves as the definitive host for Echinococcus granulosus?
What is the mode of infection for Hymenolepis nana?
What is the mode of infection for Hymenolepis nana?
Which type of echinococcosis results in the formation of cysts in the liver?
Which type of echinococcosis results in the formation of cysts in the liver?
What is the infective stage in the case of hydatid disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus?
What is the infective stage in the case of hydatid disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus?
How are hydatid disease and infections primarily diagnosed?
How are hydatid disease and infections primarily diagnosed?
What is the size of Ascaris eggs?
What is the size of Ascaris eggs?
Which parasite causes ground itch leading to dermatitis with itchy papules that then turn into vesicles with oedema and erythema?
Which parasite causes ground itch leading to dermatitis with itchy papules that then turn into vesicles with oedema and erythema?
What is the diagnostic stage for Ancylostoma duodenale?
What is the diagnostic stage for Ancylostoma duodenale?
How long does it take for Trichuris trichiura eggs to become infective?
How long does it take for Trichuris trichiura eggs to become infective?
Which parasite causes intestinal obstruction?
Which parasite causes intestinal obstruction?
Which parasite may be detected using sputum examination showing larvae on rare occasions?
Which parasite may be detected using sputum examination showing larvae on rare occasions?
