Percutaneous Drainage of Liver Abscess and Metronidazole in Amebiasis Quiz
18 Questions
1 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Which size range best describes G.duodenalis trophozoites?

  • 12 to 15 µm long by 8 to 10 µm wide
  • 3 to 6 µm long by 2 to 4 µm wide
  • 5 to 8 µm long by 3 to 7 µm wide
  • 9 to 12 µm long by 5 to 15 µm wide (correct)

    • What shape are G.duodenalis trophozoites typically?

  • Pyriform or teardrop (correct)
  • Round
  • Rectangular
  • Star-shaped

    • How many nuclei do mature G.duodenalis cysts generally have?

  • Two
  • Three
  • Four (correct)
  • One

    • Which of the following is a consequence of G.duodenalis infection?

    <p>Villous flattening and crypt hypertrophy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key method used to diagnose G.duodenalis infection?

    <p>Stool examination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary way in which G.duodenalis attaches to host cells?

    <p>By causing direct mechanical irritation with a sucking disc (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of dysentery has a gradual onset?

    <p>Amebic Dysentery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of dysentery is more likely to be epidemic?

    <p>Bacillary Dysentery (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of dysentery is more likely to have vomiting as a symptom?

    <p>Bacillary Dysentery (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of dysentery is associated with a fishy odor in the stool?

    <p>Amebic Dysentery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of dysentery is more likely to have tenesmus as a symptom?

    <p>Bacillary Dysentery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of dysentery has a natural history that includes dysentery returning after remission and infection persisting for years?

    <p>Amebic Dysentery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main route of transmission for amebiasis?

    <p>Contaminated water and food (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary host for E.histolytica?

    <p>Humans (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which species among the E.histolytica complex is pathogenic?

    <p>E.histolytica (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the updated global prevalence of amebiasis?

    <p>1-5% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which region is amebiasis particularly prevalent?

    <p>Indian subcontinent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the factors influencing amebiasis prevalence in developing countries?

    <p>Sanitation and socioeconomic status (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser