Trematodes Biology and Characteristics
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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?

  • Small lateral spine
  • Large lateral spine (correct)
  • Large terminal spine
  • No spine

    • 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?

    <p>Urine sample</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the systemic hypersensitivity reaction caused by the schistosomulae migrating through tissue?

    <p>Katayama's disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary host of Schistosoma japonicum?

    <p>Mammalian hosts (dogs, pigs, cats, carabaos, and cows)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic feature of Schistosoma japonicum ova?

    <p>Small lateral spine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary habitat of adult Schistosoma haematobium?

    <p>Venous plexus of bladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the intermediate host of Schistosoma mansoni?

    <p>Biomphalaria snails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the chemotherapy used for the treatment of Schistosoma?

    <p>Praziquantel</p> Signup and view all the answers

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