Strongyloides stercoralis: Parasitology Quiz

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What is the habitat of the Strongyloides stercoralis in humans?

  • Buccal cavity
  • Intestine
  • Esophagus
  • Duodenum (correct)

What is the characteristic of the ova of Strongyloides stercoralis?

  • Thick-shelled and opaque
  • Small and elliptical
  • Thin-shelled and transparent (correct)
  • Large and oval

In which stage of the life cycle of Strongyloides stercoralis is the infective stage?

  • Filariform (correct)
  • Rhabditiform
  • Ova
  • Genital primordium

What is the primary method of diagnosis of Strongyloides stercoralis?

<p>Recovery and identification of rhabditiform larvae in feces (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the larvae of Strongyloides stercoralis in feces?

<p>Similar to hookworm larvae (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main habitat of Strongyloides stercoralis in humans?

<p>Duodenum (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of the parasitic adult female Strongyloides stercoralis?

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

What is the morphology of the free-living female Strongyloides stercoralis?

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

Which stage of Strongyloides stercoralis is non-feeding?

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

What is the characteristic feature of the free-living male Strongyloides stercoralis?

<p>Larger buccal cavity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the infective stage of Strongyloides stercoralis?

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

What is the distinctive feature of the parasitic adult Strongyloides stercoralis?

<p>Presence of chitinous, leaf-like processes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of transmission of Anisakis species to humans?

<p>Through the ingestion of infected crustaceans or fish (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the infective stage of Anisakis species that is ingested by humans?

<p>Filariform larva (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of freezing the fish at -20°C for 24 hours?

<p>To kill the Anisakis larvae in the fish (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the stage of Anisakis species that develops in the vector?

<p>Larval stage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of evisceration of fish soon after catch?

<p>To remove the Anisakis larvae from the fish (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of the larval stage of Anisakis species?

<p>Inconspicuous buccal cavity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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