5 Questions
Which parasite is responsible for hydatid disease?
Echinococcus granulosus
Which parasite is transmitted by the bite of sand flies?
Leishmaniasis
Which form of leishmaniasis is also known as 'Kala-Azar'?
Visceral leishmaniasis
Which parasite causes amebic hepatitis and amebic liver abscess?
Entamoeba histolytica
What is the mode of infection for visceral leishmaniasis (kala-azar)?
Bite of infected vector, blood transfusion, direct in epidemics from man to man by nasal secretions, congenital, accidental in laboratory
Test your knowledge about the various parasites that can affect the liver, including helminthes, protozoa, trematodes, cestodes, and nematodes. Explore the impact of parasites such as Schistosomiasis, Entamiba histolitica, Hydatid disease, visceral larva migrans, and more.
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