Parasitic Infections: Types and Medications
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Which type of parasites can enter the body through the skin?

  • Helminth
  • Prions
  • Ectoparasitic (correct)
  • Protozoal
  • What is the common medication used for parasitic infectious diseases?

  • Prions
  • Anthelmintic
  • Antimalarial medications
  • Albendazole (correct)
  • Which organ is typically affected by parasitic infections?

  • Lungs (correct)
  • Liver
  • Heart
  • Stomach
  • What is the Parenteral Phase of parasite entry into the body?

    <p>Ranges from 2-8 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) also known as?

    <p>Prion diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is responsible for the characteristic shape of a bacterial cell?

    <p>Cell wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the plasma membrane located in a bacterial cell?

    <p>Inside the cell wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an environment where bacteria can thrive?

    <p>Ocean water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is commonly used to treat bacterial infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae?

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

    What is the source of bacteria coming from pet waste, septic systems, agriculture, and wildlife known as?

    <p>Environmental bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What genus of molds is used to obtain the antibiotic drug Penicillin?

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

    What factors play a role in determining how likely someone will be impacted by a disease?

    <p>Immunologic status and genetics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the extrinsic factors affecting the agent in epidemiology?

    <p>Presence of disease transmitting insects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is considered part of the environment in epidemiology?

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

    What is the role of vectors in disease transmission?

    <p>Causing diseases in hosts by carrying pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In epidemiology, what does the concept of 'time' represent in the disease triangle model?

    <p>'When' factor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a biologic environmental factor that can contribute to disease transmission?

    <p>Presence of disease transmitting insects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the body can be affected by fungal infections?

    <p>Lungs, skin, eyes, liver, brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure in fungi that consists of long thread-like structures?

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

    Which substance is the cell wall of fungi primarily made of?

    <p>Chitin and polysaccharides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common medication used for fungal infectious diseases?

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

    Which type of fungal infection typically affects the organs such as the lungs and skin?

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

    What environment do fungi thrive in?

    <p>Soil and on plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of epidemiology?

    <p>The study of distribution and determinants of diseases in populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'Epi-' mean in epidemiology?

    <p>Upon the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the root word 'Demo-' refer to in epidemiology?

    <p>The study of demographics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does '-ology' mean in epidemiology?

    <p>The study of the distribution and determinants of diseases in populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'frequency' refer to in epidemiology?

    <p>The number of health events in a population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the rate important in epidemiology?

    <p>To compare disease occurrence by time, place, and across different populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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