18 Questions
What is the confirmatory test for schistosomiasis?
Cercum ova precipitin test (COPT)
What is the first line treatment for leptospirosis?
Penicillin G
What is a common symptom of schistosomiasis and leptospirosis?
Abdominal pain
What is the incubation period of filariasis?
8 to 16 months
What is the diagnostic procedure for leptospirosis?
No specific diagnostic procedure
What is the drug of choice for the treatment of filariasis?
Diethylcarbamazine Citrate (DEC)
What is the incubation period for Schistosomiasis?
At least 2 months
Which of the following is a treatment modality for Malaria?
Chloroquine
What is the mode of transmission for Schistosomiasis?
Skin penetration and ingestion
Which of the following is a symptom of the septic or leptospiremic stage of Leptospirosis?
Headache and fever
What is the name of the vector responsible for transmitting Schistosomiasis?
Oncomelania quadrasi
What is the duration of the chronic stage of Leptospirosis?
4 to 30 days
What is the incubation period of Vivax malaria?
3-14 days
What is the mode of transmission of malaria?
Bite of an infected mosquito
What is the diagnostic procedure to detect unusual capillary fragility in dengue?
Tourniquet test
What is the treatment modality for dengue?
Analgesics and antipyretics
What is the confirmatory test for dengue?
Decreased platelet count
What is the type of mosquito that is the vector for dengue?
Aedes albopictus
This quiz covers parasitic diseases, their treatment, and medication, including malaria and schistosomiasis. Test your knowledge on the causes, symptoms, and prevention of these diseases.
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