Paragonimiasis: Symptoms and Endemic Areas
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Report to local health authorities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should contact and source of infection be investigated in the case of Paragonimiasis?

    <p>Annual stool examination for everyone in endemic areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the drug of choice for treating Paragonimiasis?

    <p>Praziquantel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common causative agent of Paragonimiasis in Asia?

    <p>Paragonimus westermanii</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organism serves as the intermediate host for Paragonimus westermanii?

    <p>Sundathelpusa philippina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mode of transmission for Paragonimiasis?

    <p>Ingestion of raw, insufficiently cooked infected crabs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scientific name of the lung fluke that causes Paragonimiasis?

    <p>Paragonimus westermanii</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of snail serves as the first intermediate host for Paragonimus westermanii?

    <p>Antemelania aspirate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Paragonimiasis often misdiagnosed in endemic areas?

    <p>As tuberculosis (PTB)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the causative agent of paragonimiasis?

    <p>Paragonimus species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which parasite causes the disease characterized by cough of long duration, hemoptysis, and chest/back pain?

    <p>Paragonimus species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the alternative drug for treating paragonimiasis if Praziquantel cannot be used?

    <p>Bithionol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with paragonimiasis?

    <p>Anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mode of transmission of Paragonimus species causing Paragonimiasis?

    <p>Contaminated water with infective larvae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the public be educated to prevent Paragonimiasis?

    <p>Avoid consuming undercooked shellfish</p> Signup and view all the answers

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