Which of the following statements about Entamoeba histolytica extraintestinal infections is false? Co-infections with another pathogen can exacerbate the severity of Entamoeba hist... Which of the following statements about Entamoeba histolytica extraintestinal infections is false? Co-infections with another pathogen can exacerbate the severity of Entamoeba histolytica pathogenesis. Hepatic and pulmonary amoebiasis typically occurs in immunocompromised hosts. Pulmonary infections can be the result of a liver abscess which has ruptured and penetrated through the diaphragm. Hepatic amoebiasis is a typical outcome when the trophozoites are disseminated via the portal vein. Extraintestinal infections are typically dead-end infections.
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The question is asking to identify which statement regarding Entamoeba histolytica extraintestinal infections is false among the provided options. This involves understanding the implications of each statement related to the pathogen's behavior and its effects on the host.
Answer
"Hepatic and pulmonary amoebiasis typically occurs in immunocompromised hosts" is false.
The statement "Hepatic and pulmonary amoebiasis typically occurs in immunocompromised hosts" is false.
Answer for screen readers
The statement "Hepatic and pulmonary amoebiasis typically occurs in immunocompromised hosts" is false.
More Information
Hepatic and pulmonary amoebiasis can occur in healthy individuals, though immunocompromised hosts might experience more severe outcomes. However, the statement suggests occurrence in immunocompromised hosts as typical, which is misleading.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming that extraintestinal infections primarily affect immunocompromised individuals, while they can also occur in otherwise healthy hosts.
Sources
- Solved Which of the following statements about Entamoeba - Chegg - chegg.com
- Entamoeba histolytica Infection - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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