Parasites in GIT infections

Question 1

A food-borne helminth that is capable of causing autoinfection
A. Capillaria
B. Echinostoma
C. Paragonimus
D. Strongyloides

Answer 1

A

Question 2

True about Paragonimus westermani EXCEPT
A. The egg is unoperculated
B. The species is endemic in Sorsogon, Basilan, and Davao
C. Larvae are capable of penetrating the diaphragm of humans
D. The drug of choice is praziquantel

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Stage of Fasciola that serves as the infective stage for humans
A. Adult worms
B. Cercariae
C. Eggs
D. Metacercariae

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Serves as the intermediate host of T. saginata
A. Boar
B. Cow
C. Human
D. Pig

Answer 4

B

Question 5

Preventive measure against Echinostoma infection
A. Eating properly cooked fish
B. Inspection of meat in markets
C. Preventing the practice of open defecation
D. Avoiding contact with water infected by cercariae

Answer 5

C

Question 6

True about Taenia infection
A. The habit of eating undercooked pork is a major risk factor for neurocysticercosis
B. The habit of eating undercooked beef is a major risk factor for neurocysticercosis
C. Accidental inhalation or ingestion of eggs in the lab may lead to taeniasis
D. Taeniasis and cysticercosis are conditions that can both be present in a single patient

Answer 6

D