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What is the result of chronic inflammation and scratching on the skin in onchocercal atrophy?
What is the result of chronic inflammation and scratching on the skin in onchocercal atrophy?
- Papular onchodermatitis
- Leopard skin depigmentation (correct)
- Lizard Skin
- Onchocercal atrophy
What is the purpose of skin snip biopsy in the diagnosis of onchocercal atrophy?
What is the purpose of skin snip biopsy in the diagnosis of onchocercal atrophy?
- To elevate a small cone of skin for parasitological diagnosis (correct)
- To relieve intense itching
- To kill the microfilariae
- To remove the adult worm
What is the breeding requirement for the black fly vector in onchocercal atrophy?
What is the breeding requirement for the black fly vector in onchocercal atrophy?
- Dry land
- Slow-flowing rivers
- Stagnant water
- Highly oxygenated water (correct)
What is the effect of ivermectin on the microfilariae in onchocercal atrophy?
What is the effect of ivermectin on the microfilariae in onchocercal atrophy?
How often is ivermectin administered in the treatment of onchocercal atrophy?
How often is ivermectin administered in the treatment of onchocercal atrophy?
What is the primary cause of blindness in onchocerciasis?
What is the primary cause of blindness in onchocerciasis?
What is the characteristic of an onchocercoma nodule?
What is the characteristic of an onchocercoma nodule?
What is the result of chronic onchodermatitis in the inguinal area?
What is the result of chronic onchodermatitis in the inguinal area?
What is the skin change associated with long-standing and heavy infections of onchocerciasis?
What is the skin change associated with long-standing and heavy infections of onchocerciasis?
What is the reason for the characteristic 'leopard skin' appearance in onchocerciasis?
What is the reason for the characteristic 'leopard skin' appearance in onchocerciasis?
