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What is the primary habitat of adult Schistosoma japonicum?
What is the primary habitat of adult Schistosoma japonicum?
- Superior mesenteric venules of bowel/rectum (correct)
- Pulmonary arteries
- Mesenteric venules of liver
- Venous plexus of bladder
What is the characteristic feature of Schistosoma mansoni ova?
What is the characteristic feature of Schistosoma mansoni ova?
- Small lateral spine
- Large lateral spine (correct)
- Large terminal spine
- No spine
What is the intermediate host of Schistosoma haematobium?
What is the intermediate host of Schistosoma haematobium?
- Bulinus, Physiopsis and Biomphlaraeia snails (correct)
- Oncomelania quadrasi snails
- Biomphalaria snails
- Australorbis snails
What is the typical specimen collected for diagnosis of Schistosoma haematobium?
What is the typical specimen collected for diagnosis of Schistosoma haematobium?
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What is the systemic hypersensitivity reaction caused by the schistosomulae migrating through tissue?
What is the systemic hypersensitivity reaction caused by the schistosomulae migrating through tissue?
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What is the primary host of Schistosoma japonicum?
What is the primary host of Schistosoma japonicum?
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What is the characteristic feature of Schistosoma japonicum ova?
What is the characteristic feature of Schistosoma japonicum ova?
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What is the primary habitat of adult Schistosoma haematobium?
What is the primary habitat of adult Schistosoma haematobium?
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What is the intermediate host of Schistosoma mansoni?
What is the intermediate host of Schistosoma mansoni?
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What is the chemotherapy used for the treatment of Schistosoma?
What is the chemotherapy used for the treatment of Schistosoma?
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