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?

Ranges from 2-8 weeks Signup and view all the answers

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

Prion diseases Signup and view all the answers

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

Cell wall Signup and view all the answers

Where is the plasma membrane located in a bacterial cell?

Inside the cell wall Signup and view all the answers

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

Ocean water Signup and view all the answers

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

Penicillin Signup and view all the answers

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

Environmental bacteria Signup and view all the answers

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

Penicillium Signup and view all the answers

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

Immunologic status and genetics Signup and view all the answers

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

Presence of disease transmitting insects Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is considered part of the environment in epidemiology?

Climate Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of vectors in disease transmission?

Causing diseases in hosts by carrying pathogens Signup and view all the answers

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

'When' factor Signup and view all the answers

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

Presence of disease transmitting insects Signup and view all the answers

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

Lungs, skin, eyes, liver, brain Signup and view all the answers

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

Hyphae Signup and view all the answers

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

Chitin and polysaccharides Signup and view all the answers

What is a common medication used for fungal infectious diseases?

Ketoconazole Signup and view all the answers

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

Deep Signup and view all the answers

What environment do fungi thrive in?

Soil and on plants Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of epidemiology?

The study of distribution and determinants of diseases in populations Signup and view all the answers

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

Upon the body Signup and view all the answers

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

The study of demographics Signup and view all the answers

What does '-ology' mean in epidemiology?

The study of the distribution and determinants of diseases in populations Signup and view all the answers

What does 'frequency' refer to in epidemiology?

The number of health events in a population Signup and view all the answers

Why is the rate important in epidemiology?

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