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Which of the following diseases is NOT treated with antiprotozoal drugs?
Which of the following diseases is NOT treated with antiprotozoal drugs?
- Tuberculosis (correct)
- Amebiasis
- Malaria
- Trypanosomiasis
What is the characteristic feature of Amebiasis (amebic dysentery)?
What is the characteristic feature of Amebiasis (amebic dysentery)?
- It primarily affects the respiratory system
- It is an infection of the intestinal tract (correct)
- It only affects young children
- It causes severe skin rashes
How is diagnosis of Amebiasis established?
How is diagnosis of Amebiasis established?
- Through urine analysis
- Through blood culture
- Through skin biopsy
- By isolating E. histolytica from feces (correct)
Which type of amebicides are effective against amebas in the lumen of the bowel?
Which type of amebicides are effective against amebas in the lumen of the bowel?
What is the main challenge with antiprotozoal drugs for treating protozoal diseases?
What is the main challenge with antiprotozoal drugs for treating protozoal diseases?
What is the potential risk associated with asymptomatic carriers of E. histolytica?
What is the potential risk associated with asymptomatic carriers of E. histolytica?
What is the drug of choice for treating amebic infections?
What is the drug of choice for treating amebic infections?
Which drug is a second-generation nitroimidazole with a spectrum of activity similar to metronidazole?
Which drug is a second-generation nitroimidazole with a spectrum of activity similar to metronidazole?
What adverse effect is common with metronidazole usage?
What adverse effect is common with metronidazole usage?
Which drug should be avoided during therapy due to its interaction with alcohol?
Which drug should be avoided during therapy due to its interaction with alcohol?
Which drug is effective against luminal trophozoite and cyst forms of Entamoeba histolytica?
Which drug is effective against luminal trophozoite and cyst forms of Entamoeba histolytica?
Which drug is as effective as metronidazole but more expensive?
Which drug is as effective as metronidazole but more expensive?
What is the resistance status of metronidazole in the treatment of amebiasis?
What is the resistance status of metronidazole in the treatment of amebiasis?
Where can therapeutic levels of metronidazole be found after oral administration?
Where can therapeutic levels of metronidazole be found after oral administration?
What is a rare adverse effect of metronidazole that may necessitate drug discontinuation?
What is a rare adverse effect of metronidazole that may necessitate drug discontinuation?
Which drug is a luminal agent used for treatment of asymptomatic colonization state after complete treatment of invasive intestinal or extra-intestinal amebic disease?
Which drug is a luminal agent used for treatment of asymptomatic colonization state after complete treatment of invasive intestinal or extra-intestinal amebic disease?
