Parasitic Liver Infections Quiz
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Which parasite can cause elevated liver enzymes and elevated bilirubin?

  • Ancylostoma Duodenale
  • Trichuris Trichiura
  • Echinococcus (correct)
  • Naegleria Fowleri
  • Which parasite causes gastroenteritis and is more common in Asia?

  • Entamoeba histolytica
  • Trichomonas Vaginalis
  • Clonorchis/Opisthorchis (sinensis) (correct)
  • Cryptosporidium
  • Which parasite is associated with raw beef consumption?

  • Wuchereria Bancrofti
  • Diphyllobothrium latum
  • Taenia saginata (correct)
  • Trichinella spiralis
  • Which parasite is transmitted by the tsetse fly and causes African sleeping sickness?

    <p>Trypanosoma Rhodiensis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which parasite is associated with raw pork consumption and stagnant water?

    <p>Toxoplasma Gondii</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which parasite is responsible for causing megaloblastic anemia due to B12 deficiency?

    <p>Diphyllobothrium latum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which parasite is known for causing pulmonary symptoms in HIV patients with CD4 count less than 200?

    <p>Pneumocystis Jirovecii</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which parasite causes secretory diarrhea and is only partially acid-fast?

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

    Which parasite is responsible for causing elephantiasis by blocking lymphatic drainage?

    <p>Wuchereria Bancrofti</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug inhibits the synthesis of mycolic acid in Mycobacterium?

    <p>Isoniazid (INH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of infectious disease-related deaths in the world?

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

    Which strain of Plasmodium is known for causing fever every 3rd day?

    <p>P. malariae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is known for causing cinchonism and is a standard for travel?

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

    What is the most common infectious disease in the world?

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

    Which Plasmodium strain attacks only reticulocytes?

    <p>P. vivax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the virulence factor for primary tuberculosis?

    <p>Chord factor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is fat soluble and pulls vitamin B6 out of the body?

    <p>Isoniazid (INH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most fatal strain of Plasmodium?

    <p>P. falciparum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is known for causing colorful dreams and has the best liver penetration?

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

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