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What is the confirmatory test for schistosomiasis?

  • Fecalysis
  • Nocturnal blood examination (NBE)
  • Cercum ova precipitin test (COPT) (correct)
  • Kato-Katz Technique

    • What is the first line treatment for leptospirosis?

  • Penicillin G (correct)
  • Ampicillin
  • Doxycycline
  • Praziquantel (Biltricide)

    • What is a common symptom of schistosomiasis and leptospirosis?

  • Headache
  • Abdominal pain (correct)
  • Diarrhea
  • Fever

    • What is the incubation period of filariasis?

    <p>8 to 16 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the diagnostic procedure for leptospirosis?

    <p>No specific diagnostic procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the drug of choice for the treatment of filariasis?

    <p>Diethylcarbamazine Citrate (DEC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the incubation period for Schistosomiasis?

    <p>At least 2 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a treatment modality for Malaria?

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

    What is the mode of transmission for Schistosomiasis?

    <p>Skin penetration and ingestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom of the septic or leptospiremic stage of Leptospirosis?

    <p>Headache and fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the vector responsible for transmitting Schistosomiasis?

    <p>Oncomelania quadrasi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duration of the chronic stage of Leptospirosis?

    <p>4 to 30 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the incubation period of Vivax malaria?

    <p>3-14 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mode of transmission of malaria?

    <p>Bite of an infected mosquito</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the diagnostic procedure to detect unusual capillary fragility in dengue?

    <p>Tourniquet test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment modality for dengue?

    <p>Analgesics and antipyretics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the confirmatory test for dengue?

    <p>Decreased platelet count</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the type of mosquito that is the vector for dengue?

    <p>Aedes albopictus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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