Schistosomiasis Flashcards
1
Q
Schistosoma species in the Philippines
A
Schistosoma japonicum
2
Q
Endemic areas of Schistosomiasis
A
- Mindoro
- Agusan del Sur
- Sorsogon
- Northern Samar
3
Q
T or F. Female is stout and male is slender
A
False. Male is stout while female is long and slender
4
Q
the infective stage of Schistosoma
A
Cercariae
5
Q
Intermediate host of Schistosoma in the Philippines
A
Oncomelania hupensis quadrasi
6
Q
Mode of infection of schistosoma
A
percutaneous
7
Q
most serious consequence of chronic schistosomiasis
A
Hepatosplenic disease
8
Q
Serologic examination for schistosomiasis
A
Circumoval Precipitin Test (COPT)
9
Q
Drug of choice for schistosomiasis
A
Praziquantel
10
Q
Drug of choice for schistosomiasis
A
Praziquantel
11
Q
Test for detecting circulating antigen of Schistosomiasis
A
Sj-UriDip
