Medical Parasitology - Schistosoma haematobium, Enterobius vermicularis, Trichomonas vaginalis
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What is the definitive host for Schistosoma haematobium?

  • Humans (correct)
  • Snails
  • Dogs
  • Cats

    • Which of the following symptoms is NOT commonly associated with Schistosoma haematobium infection?

  • Hematuria
  • Skin rash (correct)
  • Dysuria
  • Abdominal pain

    • In which part of the body does Schistosoma haematobium typically mature into adult flukes?

  • Lungs
  • Kidneys
  • Liver (correct)
  • Intestine

    • How does transmission of Schistosoma haematobium typically occur?

    <p>Penetration of the host skin by cercariae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the diagnostic stage for Schistosoma haematobium infection?

    <p>Eggs with terminal spine in urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which complications can arise from chronic Schistosoma haematobium infection?

    <p>Kidney stones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most reliable method for diagnosing Schistosoma haematobium infection?

    <p>Detection of specific schistosoma antigen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of Schistosoma haematobium infection involves finding characteristic eggs during microscopic urine examination?

    <p>Acute stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the viability of Schistosoma haematobium eggs be determined?

    <p>Egg hatching test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is ineffective in differentiating between recent and old Schistosoma haematobium infection?

    <p>Detection of specific antibodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment dose for Schistosoma haematobium with Praziquantel?

    <p>$40 mg/kg in a single oral dose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended preventive measure against Schistosoma haematobium infection?

    <p>Proper sanitary measures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the extraurinary complication that may occur in late-stage Schistosoma haematobium infection?

    <p>Bilharzial corpulmonale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of Schistosoma haematobium infection is characterized by terminal hematuria?

    <p>Stage of egg deposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common manifestation during the stage of migration in Schistosoma haematobium infection?

    <p>Verminous pneumonitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diagnostic method involves the detection of Schistosoma haematobium eggs in patient urine?

    <p>Urine analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a symptom associated with the stage of chronicity in Schistosoma haematobium infection?

    <p>Recurrent urinary tract infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which stage of Schistosoma haematobium infection does the penetration of the host skin by infective cercariae result in itching, petechial hemorrhage, and local edema?

    <p>Stage of skin invasion by cercariae</p> Signup and view all the answers

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