18 Questions
Which size range best describes G.duodenalis trophozoites?
9 to 12 µm long by 5 to 15 µm wide
What shape are G.duodenalis trophozoites typically?
Pyriform or teardrop
How many nuclei do mature G.duodenalis cysts generally have?
Four
Which of the following is a consequence of G.duodenalis infection?
Villous flattening and crypt hypertrophy
What is the key method used to diagnose G.duodenalis infection?
Stool examination
What is the primary way in which G.duodenalis attaches to host cells?
By causing direct mechanical irritation with a sucking disc
Which type of dysentery has a gradual onset?
Amebic Dysentery
Which type of dysentery is more likely to be epidemic?
Bacillary Dysentery
Which type of dysentery is more likely to have vomiting as a symptom?
Bacillary Dysentery
Which type of dysentery is associated with a fishy odor in the stool?
Amebic Dysentery
Which type of dysentery is more likely to have tenesmus as a symptom?
Bacillary Dysentery
Which type of dysentery has a natural history that includes dysentery returning after remission and infection persisting for years?
Amebic Dysentery
What is the main route of transmission for amebiasis?
Contaminated water and food
What is the primary host for E.histolytica?
Humans
Which species among the E.histolytica complex is pathogenic?
E.histolytica
What is the updated global prevalence of amebiasis?
1-5%
In which region is amebiasis particularly prevalent?
Indian subcontinent
What are the factors influencing amebiasis prevalence in developing countries?
Sanitation and socioeconomic status
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