17 Questions
What is the term used for parasites that remain in a host from early life to maturity?
Permanent parasites
Which organ is commonly known as the most prevalent portal of exit for parasite eggs?
Anus
Which type of parasite simply visits the host during feeding time and does not permanently reside within the host?
Intermittent parasites
Which phenomenon describes the dynamics of any disease process caused by a parasite?
Pathogenesis
In which of the following, can one's self become a mode of transmission of parasites?
Another person's contaminated clothing
Which parasite type is seen in an unusual host and is not usually found in that host species?
Erratic parasites
What type of host is responsible for transferring a parasite from one location to another?
Transport/Paratenic host
Which parasite is transmitted through the bite of a blood-sucking vector?
Plasmodium spp.
What is the portal of exit for Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm)?
In anus
Which host is responsible for harboring parasites that are parasitic for humans and can infect humans?
Reservoir host
How is Trichomonas vaginalis primarily transmitted?
Sexual Intercourse
Which parasite has an embryonated egg stage and is common in children?
Trichuris trichiura
Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between a parasite and its host?
Parasitism, where one organism benefits at the detriment of the other
Which of the following statements accurately distinguishes between ectoparasites and endoparasites?
Ectoparasites cause infestations, while endoparasites cause infections.
Which of the following parasites must live inside a host to complete its life cycle?
Obligate parasites
Which of the following parasitic diseases is caused by the parasite Strongyloides stercoralis?
Strongyloidiasis
Which of the following modes of transmission is most likely for an ectoparasite?
Direct skin contact or through vectors
Test your knowledge on the modes of transmission of parasites, including contaminated soil and water, infected food, blood-sucking insects, animals, and more. Learn about different types of parasites and how they interact with hosts.
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