Parasitology: Urinary and Lung Flukes
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What is the habitat of Echinostoma ilocanum?

  • Liver
  • Colon
  • Lungs
  • Small intestine (correct)
  • Which structure protects the oral sucker of Echinostoma ilocanum?

  • Spines
  • Plaque-like scales
  • Circumoral disk (correct)
  • Intestinal ceca
  • What color are the eggs of Echinostoma ilocanum?

  • White
  • Yellow
  • Green
  • Straw-colored (correct)
  • How is an adult Echinostoma ilocanum egg different from other eggs in a stool exam?

    <p>It has a germ ball or yolk inside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary pathology associated with heavy Echinostoma ilocanum infection?

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

    In which part of the body do Echinostoma ilocanum adults reside?

    <p>Small intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do unembryonated eggs of Echinostoma ilocanum leave the body?

    <p>Via feces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the diagnostic stage for Echinostoma ilocanum found in stool exams?

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

    What is the treatment for Echinostoma ilocanum infection?

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

    How many generations of rediae may Echinostoma ilocanum have during its life cycle?

    <p>1 or 2 generations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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