10 Questions
What is the common diagnostic feature of strongyloides stercoralis?
Hyperinfection syndrome
What is the disadvantage of serological tests in diagnosing strongyloides stercoralis?
Low specificity
What is the cutaneous infection of strongyloides stercoralis known as?
Larva currens
How much blood loss does Trichuris cause per day?
$0.005 ml
Who was the first person to describe trichuris?
Dubini
What is the causative agent of rectal prolapse in young children?
Trichuris trichiura
When was hookworm referred to in the Ebers Papyrus?
$1600 BC
Who worked out the life cycle of Ancylostoma duodenale in 1898?
$1843
What does Necator americanus literally mean?
The 'American murderer'
What does Ancylostoma duodenale mean in Greek?
'Hooked mouth'
Test your knowledge of parasitic infections and their pathogenesis with this quiz. Explore topics such as diseases caused by parasitic worms, clinical features, and classifications of strongyloidosis.
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