Batch 2, Journal Reports

Question 0

In Arimatsu et al, the LAMP method was used to target parasite microsatellites. Which parasite did they use this against?

Answer 0

Opistorchis viverrini

Question 1

In Arimatsu et al, the LAMP method was used to target parasite microsatellites. Wht does LAMP mean?

Answer 1

Loop-mediated isothermal amplification

Question 2

In Arimatsu et al, what exact LAMP was hsed to amplify the DNA?

Answer 2

Hydroxyl naphthol blue LAMP

Question 3

What was the microsatellite that amplified O viverrini DNA @ Arimatsu at al?

Answer 3

O.viverrini microsatellite 6

Question 4

In Arimatsu et al, Which method had a lower limit of detection than OVMS6-LAMP?

Answer 4

ITS1-LAMP

Question 5

In Hao Li et al, what parasite did they aim to eliminate using a praziquantel regimen?

Answer 5

Schistosoma japonicum

Question 6

In Hao Li et al, both Schisto positive and Schisto negative were treated with praziquantel. T or F?

Answer 6

T

Question 7

In Hao Li et al, praziquantel coupled with vaccination was used to eliminate S.japonicum.

T or F?

Answer 7

F

Praziquantel regimen alone.

Question 8

In Shalaby et al, there were antigens prepared from fecal samples of infected animals. Such antigens are used for infection diagnosis. What special kind of antigen is this?

Answer 8

Coproantigen

Question 9

In Shalaby et al, this method was used. It quantifies antigens bet two Ab layers, for as long as antigens have at least 2 epitopes. Identify the method

Answer 9

Sandwich ELISA

Question 10

Results of sandwich ELISA are measured in ___

Answer 10

Mean absorbance

Question 11

T or F

Metacercariae dose and rate of coproantigen appearance are directly proportional

Answer 11

T

Question 12

What specimen was subjected to sandwich ELISA (in Shalaby et al)?

Answer 12

Rabbit hyperimmune sera

Question 13

In Gordon et al, they aimed to determine sensitivity and specificity of FEA-SD. What is FEA-SD?

Answer 13

Formalin-Ethyl Acetate Sedimentation

Question 14

False about Formalin-Ethyl Acetate Sedimentation
A. Separates parasites from fecal debris
B. Avoid ether flammability
C. Cannot be used with other specimen preserved in formalin
D. Increase parasite detection, if small number

Answer 14

C

Can dapat

Question 15

In Gordon et al, qPCR was used. How is this diff from reg PCR?

Answer 15

You can see results while amplification is ongoing

Question 16

In Gordon et al, Fasciola is found to be transmitted by?

Answer 16

Ingestion of raw veggies

Question 17

In Gordon et al, __ were found to be major reservoir host

Answer 17

Bovine

Question 18

In Gray et al, one of the objectives was to test __ vaccination

Answer 18

Bovine

Question 19

In Gray et al, bovine or placebo vaccine was not combined with
A. Snail mollusciding
B. MDA
C. DA only for confirmed cases
D. Water treatment

Answer 19

D

Question 20

In Gray et al, only baseline results were published. T or F?

Answer 20

T

Question 21

In Grey et al, which age range was most at risk?
A. 15-19
B. 20-40
C. 41-60
D. 60-80

Answer 21

C

Question 22

Recombinant SjCTPI Protein used __ as adjuvant

Answer 22

Bovine CpG Oligodeoxynucleotide

Question 23

The SjCTPI-Hsp70 (with booster) has __% efficacy. So far

Answer 23

52.1%