Parasitology: Trematodes and Nematodes Overview

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of trematodes?

Hermaphrodites

Two sucking organs

Segmented (correct)

Leaf-shaped

What is the primary mode of action of Mebendazole in treating helminth infections?

Paralysis of the parasite (correct)

Disrupting the parasite's metabolism

Preventing the parasite from attaching to the host

Killing the parasite

Which of the following is the most common human worm infection, as mentioned in the text?

Schistosoma

Strongyloides

Pinworm

Ascaris (correct)

What is the primary vector for the transmission of Schistosoma, according to the text?

Freshwater snail Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common symptom associated with severe Schistosoma infection in immunocompromised individuals?

Eosinophilia Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of reproduction in fungi?

Sexual reproduction through spores Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic that distinguishes fungi from other eukaryotic organisms?

Presence of a cell wall Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following fungi is known to be dimorphic in nature, meaning it can exist in both spore and yeast forms?

Blastomycosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of nutrient absorption in fungi?

Absorption through the cell wall Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following fungi is considered to be of medical importance due to its ability to cause invasive infections?

Candida auris Signup and view all the answers

What is the most accurate test for diagnosing glabrata infections?

Blood culture Signup and view all the answers

Which antifungal medication is glabrata resistant to?

Itraconazole Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for severe or disseminated histoplasmosis?

Amphotericin and itraconazole Signup and view all the answers

Where is blastomycosis mainly found?

Dry areas like Arizona and southern California Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is associated with coccidioidomycosis?

Joint pain ('desert rheumatism') Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most common symptom associated with Chagas disease?

Esophageal disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for Chagas disease with cardiac or central nervous system involvement?

Ceftriaxone Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of Zika virus infection?

Conjunctivitis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of transmission for Zika virus?

Mosquito bite Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for Lyme disease?

Doxycycline Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the vector for Chagas disease?

Triatominae bug Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for severe malaria?

Artesunate Signup and view all the answers

Which vector-borne disease has Borrelia as the causative agent?

Lyme disease Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of primaquine in malaria treatment?

Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency Signup and view all the answers

Which vector is responsible for the transmission of both dengue and Zika viruses?

Aedes mosquito Signup and view all the answers