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Soil-Transmitted Helminths Infections

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How do hookworms primarily infect humans?

Through direct contact with an infected person
Through airborne transmission
Through contaminated food and water (correct)
Through animal bites

Which type of infections are caused by the roundworm and the whipworm?

Parasitic infections (correct)
Fungal infections
Bacterial infections
Viral infections

In which geographical areas are soil-transmitted helminths widely distributed?

Tropical and subtropical regions (correct)
Temperate regions
Polar regions
Desert areas

How are soil-transmitted helminths transmitted to humans?

Through ingestion of contaminated food and water (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main method for diagnosing soil-transmitted helminths?

Stool analysis to find the eggs (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is commonly associated with the chronic stage of soil-transmitted helminth infection?

General weakness and pallor (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do soil-transmitted helminths impair the nutritional status of infected individuals?

By reducing absorption of nutrients and causing intestinal bleeding (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended preventive measure for controlling soil-transmitted helminth infection?

Improving sanitation to reduce soil contamination (D) Signup and view all the answers

How are complications of soil-transmitted helminth infections managed?

Through surgical intervention (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method for eliminating infecting worms in at-risk individuals living in endemic areas?

Periodical deworming without previous diagnosis (B) Signup and view all the answers

Quae infectio est a Clostridium Botulinum causa?

Botulism (A) Signup and view all the answers

Quae morbus a Bacillus Cereus et Listeria Monocytogenes bacteria causa est?

Gastroenteritis (D) Signup and view all the answers

Quis morbus ex Aspergillus species fungi causa est?

Pneumonia (D) Signup and view all the answers

Quae morbus ex Polioviruses virus causa est?

Poliomyelitis (A) Signup and view all the answers

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