19 Questions
Which parasite can cause elevated liver enzymes and elevated bilirubin?
Echinococcus
Which parasite causes gastroenteritis and is more common in Asia?
Clonorchis/Opisthorchis (sinensis)
Which parasite is associated with raw beef consumption?
Taenia saginata
Which parasite is transmitted by the tsetse fly and causes African sleeping sickness?
Trypanosoma Rhodiensis
Which parasite is associated with raw pork consumption and stagnant water?
Toxoplasma Gondii
Which parasite is responsible for causing megaloblastic anemia due to B12 deficiency?
Diphyllobothrium latum
Which parasite is known for causing pulmonary symptoms in HIV patients with CD4 count less than 200?
Pneumocystis Jirovecii
Which parasite causes secretory diarrhea and is only partially acid-fast?
Cryptosporidium
Which parasite is responsible for causing elephantiasis by blocking lymphatic drainage?
Wuchereria Bancrofti
Which drug inhibits the synthesis of mycolic acid in Mycobacterium?
Isoniazid (INH)
What is the primary cause of infectious disease-related deaths in the world?
Malaria
Which strain of Plasmodium is known for causing fever every 3rd day?
P. malariae
Which drug is known for causing cinchonism and is a standard for travel?
Mefloquine
What is the most common infectious disease in the world?
Malaria
Which Plasmodium strain attacks only reticulocytes?
P. vivax
What is the virulence factor for primary tuberculosis?
Chord factor
Which drug is fat soluble and pulls vitamin B6 out of the body?
Isoniazid (INH)
What is the most fatal strain of Plasmodium?
P. falciparum
Which drug is known for causing colorful dreams and has the best liver penetration?
Primaquine
Test your knowledge of parasitic infections affecting the liver with this quiz. Explore the symptoms, causes, and treatments for liver flukes, schistosomiasis, echinococcus, toxocara, and clonorchis/opisthorchis. Identify the impact of these parasites on liver function and their association with specific sources and diseases.
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