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Nematodes questionnaire Flashcards

1
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An Ascaris egg that lacks the mamillated, albuminous layer can be termed as
a. Fertilized
b. Unfertilized
c. Corticated
d. Decorticated

A

d. Decorticated

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Enterobius vermicularis infection is usually diagnosed by finding.
a. Eggs in the feces
b. Eggs in perianal specimens
c. Larvae in feces.
d. Larvae in perianal specimens

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b. Eggs in perianal specimens

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What is the infective stage of Trichuris trichiura in humans?
a. Embryonated egg
b. Rhabditiform larva
c. Filariform larva
d. Adult worm

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a. Embryonated egg

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4
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Rectal prolapse can be seen in infections with which parasite?
a. Hookworm
b. Threadworm
c. Pinworm
d. Whipworm

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d. Whipworm

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All of the following are characteristics of the L3 larva, except:
a. It is the infective stage of Ancylostoma duodenale.
b. It has a closed mouth.
c. It is the feeding stage of the larva.
d. It is also known as the filariform larva.

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c. It is the feeding stage of the larva

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Which intestinal nematode is larviparous?
a. Necator americanus
b. Enterobius vermicularis
c. Capillaria philipinensis
d. Ascaris lumbricoides

A

c. Capillaria philippinensis

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Semilunar cutting plates are the dental pattern of which nematode?
a. Ancylostoma duodenale
b. Necator americanus
c. Ancylostoma ceylanicum
d. Ancylostoma braziliense

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b. Necator americanus

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Which is true for Strongyloides stercoralis?
a. Male S. stercoralis is parthenogenetic
b. Tail of the filariform larva is notched/forked
c. Rhabditiform larva has a small genital primordium
d. All of the above

A

b. Tail of the filariform larva is notched/forked

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What is the causative agent of swollen belly syndrome/sickness?
a. Strongyloides fuelleborni
b. Ancylostoma ceylanicum
c. Ascaris suum
d. Capillaria aerophila

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a. Strongyloides fuelleborni

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10
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The intermediate hosts of Anisakis are:
a. Aquatic plants
b. Microcrustaceans
c. Snails
d. Humans

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b. Microcrustaceans

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Which of the following best describes W. bancrofti?
a. Irregularly spaced nucleus
b. Unsheathed
c. No terminal nuclei
d. Kinky appearance

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c. No terminal nuclei

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What is the vector of Loa loa?
a. Aedes mosquito
b. Mansonia mosquito
c. Mango fly
d. Black fly

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c. Mango fly

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Which of the following nematodes is commonly called the blinding worm?
a. W. bancrofti
b. M. streptocerca
c. Loa loa
d. O. volvulus

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d. O. volvulus

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What is the habitat of adult T. spiralis worms?
a. Nonstriated muscles
b. Striated muscles
c. Lymphatic vessels
d. Small intestine

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d. Small intestine

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What is the reagent for Knott’s concentration technique?
a. 1 mL of blood + 2 mL of 2% formalin
b. 1 mL of blood + 10 mL of 2% formalin
c. 10 mL of blood + 2 mL of 2% formalin
d. 2 mL of blood + 10 mL of 10% formalin

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b. 1mL of blood + 10mL of 2% formalin

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This disease refers to a disfiguring and disabling condition characterized by woody induration of tissues with thickening and verrucous changes of the skin.
a. Calabar swelling
b. Onchodermatitis
c. Funiculitis
d. Elephantiasis

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d. Elephantiasis

17
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It is commonly known as the heartworm of dogs.
a. Dirofilaria tenuis
b. Dirofilaria ursi
c. Dirofilaria immitis
d. Dirofilaria repens

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c. Dirofilaria immitis

18
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Which of the following is incorrectly matched?
a. Subperiodic: Mansonella ozzardi
b. Nonperiodic: Onchocerca volvulus
c. Nocturnal: Wuchereria bancrofti
d. Diurnal: Loa loa

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a. Subperiodic: Mansonella ozzardi

19
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Which female adult worm possesses a uterus with a characteristic barber’s pole appearance?
a. T. spiralis
b. A. cantonensis
c. A. costaricensis
d. T. trichiura

A

b. A. cantonensis

20
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Which among the following does NOT characterize the microfilaria of Brugia malayi?
a. Sheathed
b. Cephalic space ratio: 2:1
c. Graceful appearance/movement
d. Two terminal nuclei

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c. Graceful appearance/movement

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