30 Questions
What is the diagnosis established in five people who fell ill after having dinner at the same restaurant?
Amebiasis + Bacterial food poisoning
What is Escherichiosis diagnosed on the basis of?
Clinical signs, epidemiological data, laboratory methods
What diet is recommended for patients with Escherichiosis?
Diet N 15 and Diet N 4
What is the most dangerous type of E.coli?
Enterohaemorrhagic (E.coli serotype O157:H7)
What is the first step in treating Bacterial food poisoning?
Profuse gastric and intestinal lavage
Can immunity for Escherichiosis be transferred from mother to child?
No
Which antibiotic is most suitable for treating meningococcal meningitis?
Penicillin
What is the primary location of coronavirus development within an infected cell?
Cytoplasm
How many pathogenic viruses from the Herpesviridae family affect humans?
8
What is the typical age range for primary HSV-1 infection?
6 months-3 years
Which of the following is NOT a disease caused by the Herpesviridae family?
Measles
What is the source of herpes virus infection?
Humans
Where can HSV-1 and HSV-2 persist lifelong?
Sensory ganglions
During which type of contact is HSV-2 mostly transmitted?
Sexual contact
What is a typical element of rash in HSV-1 infection?
Blisters
What is the etiological agent of shingles?
VZV
Where does VZV usually establish permanent latent infection?
Dorsal root and cranial nerve ganglia
What is the drug of choice for Herpes zoster treatment?
Acyclovir
Which of the following diseases is NOT typically transmitted through direct contact?
Malaria
What is the term for Lymphatic filariasis?
Wuchereriasis
Which of the following is NOT a tropical disease?
Tetanus
What is the vector for transmitting Lyme Disease?
Tick
Which of the following diseases is caused by parasitic worms?
Wuchereriasis
Which of the following is an example of an infection with predominant contact transmission?
Leptospirosis
What is a characteristic of the subclinical form of hepatitis A?
Disorder of pigmentary metabolism
What is a confirmative marker of acute hepatitis E?
Detection of anti-HEV IgM and positive PCR HEV RNA in feces
What is a complication of hepatitis A?
Hepatic coma
What is a treatment for moderate hepatitis A?
Lactulosa, vitamin C, and glucose solution
How is active prevention of hepatitis A achieved?
Inactivate vaccine at 0 and 6-12 months with following providing of protection every 10 years
What is an early biochemical change in the prodromal period of hepatitis A?
Increased total bilirubin and ALT
Test your knowledge of various tropical diseases and parasitic infections, including malaria, Lyme disease, leishmaniasis, and more. Identify the causes, symptoms, and treatments of these diseases and infections. How well do you know the characteristics of these diseases?
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