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Which of the following parasites does not have its adult worm found in the human intestine?
Which of the following parasites does not have its adult worm found in the human intestine?
- Echinococcus granulosus (correct)
- Fasciolopsis Prokt
- Hymenolepis nana
- Tuenia saginana
Which characteristic differentiates Heterophyes eggs from Fasciola eggs?
Which characteristic differentiates Heterophyes eggs from Fasciola eggs?
- Operculated (correct)
- Shape
- Colour
- Size
Which of the following parasites does not affect the liver?
Which of the following parasites does not affect the liver?
- Schistosoma mansoni
- Paragonianus westermani (correct)
- Fasciola hepatica
- Hydatid cyst
Which parasite is characterized by the presence of a gynecophoric canal?
Which parasite is characterized by the presence of a gynecophoric canal?
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Hymenolepis nana is considered the commonest cestode due to which factors?
Hymenolepis nana is considered the commonest cestode due to which factors?
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In urinary bilharziasis, what is notably absent during the infective stage?
In urinary bilharziasis, what is notably absent during the infective stage?
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Parasitology Quiz Points
- Adult worm of Echinococcus granulosus is not found in the human intestine.
- Heterophyes eggs differ from Fasciola eggs in shape and are distinguishable by their operculated structure.
- Parasites affecting the liver include Schistosoma mansoni, Fasciola hepatica, and Hydatid cyst, while Paragonimus westermani does not.
- The gynecophoric canal is characteristic of Schistosoma mansoni.
- Hymenolepis nana is the most common cestode due to its ability to undergo autoinfection and its immature eggs.
- Humans serve as a dead-end host for Echinococcus granulosus.
- Paragonimus westermani manifestations can include dysentery and hemoptysis, indicating severe infections.
- The common name for Paragonimus westermani is the Grant intestinal fluke; it's crucial to note its alternative name.
- In urinary bilharziasis, the specific aspect of infection during the initial stage remains unclear in the text provided.
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