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Which size range best describes G.duodenalis trophozoites?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is a consequence of G.duodenalis infection?
What is the key method used to diagnose G.duodenalis infection?
What is the key method used to diagnose G.duodenalis infection?
What is the primary way in which G.duodenalis attaches to host cells?
What is the primary way in which G.duodenalis attaches to host cells?
Which type of dysentery has a gradual onset?
Which type of dysentery has a gradual onset?
Which type of dysentery is more likely to be epidemic?
Which type of dysentery is more likely to be epidemic?
Which type of dysentery is more likely to have vomiting as a symptom?
Which type of dysentery is more likely to have vomiting as a symptom?
Which type of dysentery is associated with a fishy odor in the stool?
Which type of dysentery is associated with a fishy odor in the stool?
Which type of dysentery is more likely to have tenesmus as a symptom?
Which type of dysentery is more likely to have tenesmus as a symptom?
Which type of dysentery has a natural history that includes dysentery returning after remission and infection persisting for years?
Which type of dysentery has a natural history that includes dysentery returning after remission and infection persisting for years?
What is the main route of transmission for amebiasis?
What is the main route of transmission for amebiasis?
What is the primary host for E.histolytica?
What is the primary host for E.histolytica?
Which species among the E.histolytica complex is pathogenic?
Which species among the E.histolytica complex is pathogenic?
What is the updated global prevalence of amebiasis?
What is the updated global prevalence of amebiasis?
In which region is amebiasis particularly prevalent?
In which region is amebiasis particularly prevalent?
What are the factors influencing amebiasis prevalence in developing countries?
What are the factors influencing amebiasis prevalence in developing countries?
