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What is the typical location of S.haematobium in the host?
What is the typical location of S.haematobium in the host?
- Intestinal walls
- Vessels of the bladder (correct)
- Spleen
- Blood vessels lining the liver
How long do female Schistosoma worms typically produce eggs after host infection?
How long do female Schistosoma worms typically produce eggs after host infection?
- 1-2 years
- 25-30 days (correct)
- 1-2 weeks
- 3-6 months
What is the primary site of egg production in Schistosoma?
What is the primary site of egg production in Schistosoma?
- Liver
- Intestinal walls
- Blood vessels (correct)
- Urinary bladder
Which species of snail is suitable for S.japonicum infection?
Which species of snail is suitable for S.japonicum infection?
What is the approximate length of adult Schistosoma worms?
What is the approximate length of adult Schistosoma worms?
What is the characteristic of the male Schistosoma worm?
What is the characteristic of the male Schistosoma worm?
What is the duration and severity of lesions dependent on in schistosoma infections?
What is the duration and severity of lesions dependent on in schistosoma infections?
What is the mechanism of Katayama syndrome besides TH1 dominated response?
What is the mechanism of Katayama syndrome besides TH1 dominated response?
What is the characteristic of Cercariae dermatitis?
What is the characteristic of Cercariae dermatitis?
What is the clinical feature of Katayama syndrome characterized by?
What is the clinical feature of Katayama syndrome characterized by?
What is the name of the reaction that occurs 4-8 weeks after schistosoma infection?
What is the name of the reaction that occurs 4-8 weeks after schistosoma infection?
What is the result of the migration of parasites in bronchopneumonia?
What is the result of the migration of parasites in bronchopneumonia?
What is a characteristic feature of S.mansoni eggs in faeces?
What is a characteristic feature of S.mansoni eggs in faeces?
What is the primary goal of direct diagnosis in Schistosomiasis?
What is the primary goal of direct diagnosis in Schistosomiasis?
What is a common symptom of cerebral dx caused by Schistosomiasis japonicum?
What is a common symptom of cerebral dx caused by Schistosomiasis japonicum?
Which of the following is NOT a differential diagnosis for Schistosomiasis?
Which of the following is NOT a differential diagnosis for Schistosomiasis?
What is the recommended time for collecting urine sediment for microscopy?
What is the recommended time for collecting urine sediment for microscopy?
What is the purpose of indirect diagnosis in Schistosomiasis?
What is the purpose of indirect diagnosis in Schistosomiasis?
What is a possible manifestation of S. mansoni in the colon?
What is a possible manifestation of S. mansoni in the colon?
What occurs in Symmer's pipe-stem fibrosis?
What occurs in Symmer's pipe-stem fibrosis?
Why is S. japonicum infection often more severe than S. mansoni infection?
Why is S. japonicum infection often more severe than S. mansoni infection?
What is a possible neurological complication of schistosomiasis?
What is a possible neurological complication of schistosomiasis?
What is Katayama fever?
What is Katayama fever?
Where can ectopic worms be found in the CNS in heavy schistosomiasis infestation?
Where can ectopic worms be found in the CNS in heavy schistosomiasis infestation?
Which of the following is a characteristic of S.hematobium eggs?
Which of the following is a characteristic of S.hematobium eggs?
What is the main advantage of using Praziquantel in the treatment of Schistosomiasis?
What is the main advantage of using Praziquantel in the treatment of Schistosomiasis?
What is the primary goal of health education in the prevention of Schistosomiasis?
What is the primary goal of health education in the prevention of Schistosomiasis?
What is the characteristic of S.japonicum eggs?
What is the characteristic of S.japonicum eggs?
What is the main consequence of Schistosomiasis infection in the 13-year-old boy?
What is the main consequence of Schistosomiasis infection in the 13-year-old boy?
What is the infectious form of Schistosoma?
What is the infectious form of Schistosoma?
