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What is the recommended preventive measure to control Paragonimiasis?
What is the recommended preventive measure to control Paragonimiasis?
- Improve irrigation and agricultural practices to reduce snail habitats (correct)
- Educate the public on proper disposal of feces and urine
- Isolate and quarantine infected individuals
- Provide water from contaminated sources for drinking
How can one prevent exposure to Paragonimiasis-causing agents?
How can one prevent exposure to Paragonimiasis-causing agents?
- Avoid exposure to contaminated water (correct)
- Treat snail breeding sites with molluscicides
- Isolate infected individuals
- Use water for drinking from sources known to be contaminated
What should travelers visiting endemic areas be advised about in terms of Paragonimiasis prevention?
What should travelers visiting endemic areas be advised about in terms of Paragonimiasis prevention?
- Importance of drinking water from contaminated sources
- Risk of airborne transmission
- Educating the public on proper disposal of feces and urine
- Risk awareness and preventive measures (correct)
What is the control measure recommended for patient contacts and the environment in Paragonimiasis?
What is the control measure recommended for patient contacts and the environment in Paragonimiasis?
How should contact and source of infection be investigated in the case of Paragonimiasis?
How should contact and source of infection be investigated in the case of Paragonimiasis?
What is the drug of choice for treating Paragonimiasis?
What is the drug of choice for treating Paragonimiasis?
What is the most common causative agent of Paragonimiasis in Asia?
What is the most common causative agent of Paragonimiasis in Asia?
Which organism serves as the intermediate host for Paragonimus westermanii?
Which organism serves as the intermediate host for Paragonimus westermanii?
What is the primary mode of transmission for Paragonimiasis?
What is the primary mode of transmission for Paragonimiasis?
What is the scientific name of the lung fluke that causes Paragonimiasis?
What is the scientific name of the lung fluke that causes Paragonimiasis?
Which type of snail serves as the first intermediate host for Paragonimus westermanii?
Which type of snail serves as the first intermediate host for Paragonimus westermanii?
How is Paragonimiasis often misdiagnosed in endemic areas?
How is Paragonimiasis often misdiagnosed in endemic areas?
What is the causative agent of paragonimiasis?
What is the causative agent of paragonimiasis?
Which parasite causes the disease characterized by cough of long duration, hemoptysis, and chest/back pain?
Which parasite causes the disease characterized by cough of long duration, hemoptysis, and chest/back pain?
What is the alternative drug for treating paragonimiasis if Praziquantel cannot be used?
What is the alternative drug for treating paragonimiasis if Praziquantel cannot be used?
Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with paragonimiasis?
Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with paragonimiasis?
What is the mode of transmission of Paragonimus species causing Paragonimiasis?
What is the mode of transmission of Paragonimus species causing Paragonimiasis?
How can the public be educated to prevent Paragonimiasis?
How can the public be educated to prevent Paragonimiasis?
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