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Parasitic Infections and Pathogenesis Quiz

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What is the common diagnostic feature of strongyloides stercoralis?

Cutaneous infection

Serological tests

Rectal prolapse

Hyperinfection syndrome (correct)

What is the disadvantage of serological tests in diagnosing strongyloides stercoralis?

Low specificity (correct)

High sensitivity

Detection of adult worms

Accurate identification of eggs

What is the cutaneous infection of strongyloides stercoralis known as?

Hookworm infection

Ascariasis

Trichuriasis

Larva currens (correct)

How much blood loss does Trichuris cause per day?

$0.005 ml Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first person to describe trichuris?

Dubini Signup and view all the answers

What is the causative agent of rectal prolapse in young children?

Trichuris trichiura Signup and view all the answers

When was hookworm referred to in the Ebers Papyrus?

$1600 BC Signup and view all the answers

Who worked out the life cycle of Ancylostoma duodenale in 1898?

$1843 Signup and view all the answers

What does Necator americanus literally mean?

The 'American murderer' Signup and view all the answers

What does Ancylostoma duodenale mean in Greek?

'Hooked mouth' Signup and view all the answers