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
More dapat
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
Can lactating women drink ivermectin?
Yes, but after first week postpartum
Rows of secretory cells in esophagus of Capillaria
Stichocytes
Entire esophageal structure of Capillaria
Stichosome
Capillaria belongs to superfamily ___
Trichuroidea
Which is false?
A. Capillaria eggs have flattened bipolar plugs
B. Capillaria cannot cause autoinfection
C. Anus of Capillaria is subterminal
D. Capillaria can cause microulxers at intestinal mucosa
B. Capillaria cannot cause autoinfection
Some larvae can stay at gut lumen and develop into adults.
Which is false?
A. Male Capillaria spicule has spined sheath
B. Female Capillaria vulva is located at junction of anterior and middle thirds
C. Humans are just incidental hosts of Capillaria
D. Migratory fish-eating birds are natural hosts of Capillaria
A. Male Capillaria spicule has spined sheath
Unspined dapat
Method of recovering parasites from small intestines – identify!
Duodenal aspiration
Intermediate host of Capillaria
Freshwater fish
Diagnosis for filariasis include all except
A.immunoassay
B.microscopic exam of blood
C.none of the above
C
For immunoassay, ideal ang ELISA
