25 Questions
Which of the following is not a characteristic of trematodes?
Segmented
What is the primary mode of action of Mebendazole in treating helminth infections?
Paralysis of the parasite
Which of the following is the most common human worm infection, as mentioned in the text?
Ascaris
What is the primary vector for the transmission of Schistosoma, according to the text?
Freshwater snail
What is the most common symptom associated with severe Schistosoma infection in immunocompromised individuals?
Eosinophilia
What is the primary mode of reproduction in fungi?
Sexual reproduction through spores
Which of the following is a characteristic that distinguishes fungi from other eukaryotic organisms?
Presence of a cell wall
Which of the following fungi is known to be dimorphic in nature, meaning it can exist in both spore and yeast forms?
Blastomycosis
What is the primary mode of nutrient absorption in fungi?
Absorption through the cell wall
Which of the following fungi is considered to be of medical importance due to its ability to cause invasive infections?
Candida auris
What is the most accurate test for diagnosing glabrata infections?
Blood culture
Which antifungal medication is glabrata resistant to?
Itraconazole
What is the treatment for severe or disseminated histoplasmosis?
Amphotericin and itraconazole
Where is blastomycosis mainly found?
Dry areas like Arizona and southern California
Which symptom is associated with coccidioidomycosis?
Joint pain ('desert rheumatism')
Which of the following is the most common symptom associated with Chagas disease?
Esophageal disease
What is the recommended treatment for Chagas disease with cardiac or central nervous system involvement?
Ceftriaxone
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of Zika virus infection?
Conjunctivitis
What is the primary mode of transmission for Zika virus?
Mosquito bite
What is the recommended treatment for Lyme disease?
Doxycycline
Which of the following is the vector for Chagas disease?
Triatominae bug
What is the recommended treatment for severe malaria?
Artesunate
Which vector-borne disease has Borrelia as the causative agent?
Lyme disease
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of primaquine in malaria treatment?
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
Which vector is responsible for the transmission of both dengue and Zika viruses?
Aedes mosquito
Explore the characteristics, examples, symptoms, and treatments of trematodes and nematodes in parasitology. Learn about common infections like Ascaris and Enterobius, as well as the distinct features of flukes and roundworms.
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