Parasites Causing Pneumonia and Larva Migration Quiz
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What is the condition resulting from invasion of the skin by non-human nematodes filariform larvae?

  • Creeping eruption (correct)
  • Ocular larvae migrans
  • Larvae migrans
  • Visceral larvae migrans
  • Which parasite's adults are large, thick, white worms, with the male measuring 20 cm?

  • Strogolyoides stercoralis
  • Ascaris lumbricoides (correct)
  • Ancylstoma duodenal
  • Paragonimus westermani
  • Which parasite causing pneumonia is associated with Katyama fever?

  • Trichenella
  • Paragonimus westermani
  • Shistosoma (correct)
  • Ancylstoma duodenal
  • What is the mean number of adult parasites present?

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the diagnosis of Ascaris infection usually made?

    <p>By detecting Ascaris eggs in the faeces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible clinical consequence of a large number of Ascaris parasites (over 100) in the human body?

    <p>Protein energy malnutrition, particularly in children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the affected organs in a Toxocara canis infection?

    <p>Liver, lung, heart, and CNS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Toxocara canis and Toxocara cati eggs become infective?

    <p>After several weeks outside the host</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the signs and symptoms of covert toxocariasis?

    <p>Coughing, fever, abdominal pain, headaches, and changes in behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of visceral larva migrans (VLM)?

    <p>High parasitic loads or repeated infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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