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What is the condition resulting from invasion of the skin by non-human nematodes filariform larvae?
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?
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?
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?
What is the mean number of adult parasites present?
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How is the diagnosis of Ascaris infection usually made?
How is the diagnosis of Ascaris infection usually made?
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What is a possible clinical consequence of a large number of Ascaris parasites (over 100) in the human body?
What is a possible clinical consequence of a large number of Ascaris parasites (over 100) in the human body?
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What are the affected organs in a Toxocara canis infection?
What are the affected organs in a Toxocara canis infection?
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How do Toxocara canis and Toxocara cati eggs become infective?
How do Toxocara canis and Toxocara cati eggs become infective?
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What are the signs and symptoms of covert toxocariasis?
What are the signs and symptoms of covert toxocariasis?
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What is the primary cause of visceral larva migrans (VLM)?
What is the primary cause of visceral larva migrans (VLM)?
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