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Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is typically associated with helminthic infections?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is typically associated with helminthic infections?
- Type II hypersensitivity
- Type III hypersensitivity
- Type I hypersensitivity (correct)
- Type IV hypersensitivity
What is the common drug used for treating helminthic infections?
What is the common drug used for treating helminthic infections?
- Neomec
- GAVAC
- Praziquantel (correct)
- Ivermectin (correct)
Which organism is associated with Cysticercus?
Which organism is associated with Cysticercus?
- Taenia solium (correct)
- Dithyridium
- Coenurus
- Echinococcus
What mode of infection is associated with Schistosome?
What mode of infection is associated with Schistosome?
Which stain is considered best for identifying parasites under a microscope?
Which stain is considered best for identifying parasites under a microscope?
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Helminthic infections involve which hypersensitivity type?
Helminthic infections involve which hypersensitivity type?
Helminthic infections are typically associated with Type IV hypersensitivity reactions, characterized by a delayed-type hypersensitivity response, involving the immune system's cellular component.
Cysticercus is related to?
Cysticercus is related to?
Cysticercus is a larval stage of a tapeworm, specifically Taenia solium. It's one of the key stages in the life cycle of the parasite.
Common drug for helminthic infections?
Common drug for helminthic infections?
Praziquantel is one of the common drugs used in treating helminthic infections.
Granulomatous reaction in which condition?
Granulomatous reaction in which condition?
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Microscopic metacestodes?
Microscopic metacestodes?
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