Filaria/Capillaria Flashcards
Which is false about Brugia malayi? A. Zoonotic B. With space at terminal portion without nuclei C. Animals are definitive hosts D. Mosquito is intermediate host E. Same life cycle as W.bancrofti
B. With space at terminal portion without nuclei
May nuclei ang Brugia, Wuchereria wala.
False about Wuchereria bancrofti A. have humans as definitive hosts B. Mosquito: intermediate host C. Less wide geographical dist D. With short cephalic slace at mouth end E. Enclosed in hyaline sheath
C. Less wide geographical dist
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Which life cycle stage is infectious stage of microfilaria?
Third stage larva
Rural vector (usually) of filariasis
Anopeles mosquito
Urban vector (usually) of filariasis
Culex
False about pathology of filarial worms A. Elicit only CMI response B. Death elicits most severe inflammation C. Obstruct lymph flow D. Live for 1-3 yrs
A. Elicit only CMI response
Humoral din.
Which is not clinical manifestation of filariasis? A. Lymphedema B. Elephantiasis C. Hydrocele D. Pruritus ani
D.
D is for Enterobius
Epididymo-orchitis, inflammation of epididymis and testis, is clinical mainfestation of \_\_. A. Acute filarial disease B. Capillariasis C. Ascariasis D. A and B
A.
Diagnosis for filariasis include all except
A.immunoassay
B.microscopic exam of blood
C.none of the above
C
For immunoassay, ideal ang ELISA
Lymphangiography uses ___ to visualize lymphatics
Radioopaque
Lymphoscintigraphy uses ___/___ to visualize lymphatics
Albumin/dextran
Which is false?
A. Onchocerciasis, Ivermectin and Diethylcarbamazine may be used to treat lymphatic filariasis
B.Hydrocele can be cured with drugs
C.WHO’s elimination program has target year of 2020
D. NFEP goal is to eliminate filariasis in 2017
False,surgery only
All of the following have been discovered recently to have LF except
A. Lambunao, Iloilo
B. Tapaz, Capiz
C. Negros Occidental
C
Negros Occidental still being investigated
What month is Filariasis Mass Treatment Month?
November
Is albendazole given in selective treatment of LF (as per NFEP)?
No, diethylcarbamazine citrate only