18 Questions
What is the main mode of diagnosis for Fascioliasis?
Recovery and identification of eggs in stool specimens
What is the recommended treatment for Fascioliasis?
Bithinol
How can Fasciola gigantica be distinguished from F.hepatica?
By its larger size, potentially reaching a length of 75 mm
What is the primary habitat that should be avoided for growing watercress and other water vegetation to prevent Fascioliasis?
Water to which herbivores have access
What type of parasites are Schistosomes, which cause Schistosomiasis or Bilharziasis?
Digenetic trematodes belonging to the Phylum Platyhelminthes
Why is proper disposal of faecal waste crucial in controlling Fascioliasis?
To prevent the spread of the parasite through contaminated water and soil
What are the common symptoms of Schistosomiasis?
Dermatitis, headache, chills, fever, diarrhea, and eosinophilia.
What is the characteristic feature of S.haematobium eggs in urine?
They have a terminal spine.
What is the effect of Schistosomiasis on the liver?
It causes periportal fibrosis and portal hypertension resulting in hepatomegaly and splenomegaly.
What is the effective treatment against all species of schistosomes?
Praziquantel.
What is the main mode of transmission of Schistosomiasis?
Through contact with contaminated water containing cercariae.
What is the association between Schistosomiasis and bladder cancer?
In endemic areas, most bladder cancers are associated with chronic Schistosomiasis infection.
What is the classification of trematodes in the Phylum Platyhelminthes?
Trematoda, or flukes, constitute one class of the Phylum Platyhelminthes.
What is unique about the sexes of the Family Schistosomatidae among digenean trematodes?
The sexes are separated in the Family Schistosomatidae.
How can humans acquire Clonorchis, Fasciola, and Paragonimus infections?
By eating uncooked or improperly cooked food items from endemic areas, contaminated with metacercariae.
What is the estimated number of people at risk of acquiring foodborne infections by Clonorchis, Fasciola, and Paragonimus?
More than 980 million people around the world.
What is the medical significance of Schistosoma mansoni, S. japonicum, and S. hematobium?
They are the most important trematodes from a clinical point of view.
What is the relationship between trematode infections and water and faecal waste management?
Improper management of water and faecal waste can lead to the spread of trematode infections.
This quiz covers the characteristics and features of trematodes, also known as flukes, which belong to the Phylum Platyhelminthes. It includes their classification, morphology, and reproduction. Important for medical students and professionals.
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