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Which region in the Philippines has a high prevalence of schistosomiasis?
Which region in the Philippines has a high prevalence of schistosomiasis?
- Region 1 (Ilocos)
- Region 7 (Central Visayas)
- Region 3 (Central Luzon)
- Region 5 (Bicol) (correct)
Which schistosomiasis-causing parasite is endemic in the Philippines and China?
Which schistosomiasis-causing parasite is endemic in the Philippines and China?
- Schistosoma Intercalatum
- Schistosoma Japonicum (correct)
- Schistosoma Mansoni
- Schistosoma Haematobium
What is the mode of transmission for schistosomiasis?
What is the mode of transmission for schistosomiasis?
- Ingestion of contaminated food
- Infection occurs through airborne particles
- Infection occurs through direct person-to-person contact
- Infection occurs when skin comes in contact with contaminated fresh water (correct)
Who is Theodor Bilharz?
Who is Theodor Bilharz?
Which schistosomiasis-causing parasite is prevalent in South America, the Middle East, and Caribbean?
Which schistosomiasis-causing parasite is prevalent in South America, the Middle East, and Caribbean?
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Schistosomiasis in the Philippines
Schistosomiasis in the Philippines
Region 5 of the Philippines, also known as the Bicol Region.
Schistosoma Japonicum
Schistosoma Japonicum
Schistosoma Japonicum is endemic to both the Philippines and China.
Schistosomiasis Transmission
Schistosomiasis Transmission
Schistosomiasis is transmitted when skin contacts contaminated fresh water containing the parasite.
Theodor Bilharz
Theodor Bilharz
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Schistosoma Mansoni
Schistosoma Mansoni
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