MIDTERM PARASITOLOGY - TREMATODES

Which of the following species of Schistosoma causes hematuria among human beings?

• Schistosoma intercalatum

• Schistosoma hematobium

• Schistosoma japonicum

• Schistosoma mansoni

Which of the following life stages is released by the first intermediate host of Schistosoma spp. in the environment?

• miracidium

• schistosomulum

• cercariae

• sporocyst

How many months does it take for a fasciolopsis ova to completer its maturity?

• 4 months

• 3 months

• 6 months

• 5 months

What is the most serious pathology related with hepatosplenic schistosomiasis?

• ascites

• hepatosplenomegaly

• cor pulmonale

• portal hypertension

How many weeks does it take for a Schistosoma ova to hatch into miracidium?

• 1-2 weeks

• 2-3 weeks

• 3-4 weeks

• 4-5 weeks

What is the most recommended laboratory test to diagnose infection with heterophyid flukes?

• DFS

• Kato Katz

• FECT

• COPT

Which of the following parasitic infections is often misdiagnoses as pulmonary tuberculosis?

• fascioliasis

• schistosomiasis

• paragonimiasis

• opisthorchiasis

What is the most serious pathology of clonorchiasis?

• periductal fibrosis

• ascites

• intestinal bleeding

• granulomatous lesion

What is the second intermediate host of Opisthorcis viverrini?

• crab

• fish

• snail

• aquatic plant

What is the drug of choice for treating fascioliasis?

• Bithionol

• Praziquantel

• Albandazole

• Ivermectin