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What is the common diagnostic feature of strongyloides stercoralis?
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?
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?
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?
How much blood loss does Trichuris cause per day?
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Who was the first person to describe trichuris?
Who was the first person to describe trichuris?
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What is the causative agent of rectal prolapse in young children?
What is the causative agent of rectal prolapse in young children?
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When was hookworm referred to in the Ebers Papyrus?
When was hookworm referred to in the Ebers Papyrus?
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Who worked out the life cycle of Ancylostoma duodenale in 1898?
Who worked out the life cycle of Ancylostoma duodenale in 1898?
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What does Necator americanus literally mean?
What does Necator americanus literally mean?
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What does Ancylostoma duodenale mean in Greek?
What does Ancylostoma duodenale mean in Greek?
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