WorksheetsAmoebiasis Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is amebiasis?
A bacterial infection
A viral infection
A respiratory disease
An intestinal illness caused by a parasite
Who is most likely to get amebiasis?
Anyone, regardless of age
Only adults
Only people with weakened immune systems
Only children
How is amebiasis primarily spread?
By sharing personal items
By consuming contaminated food or water
Through insect bites
Through sexual contact
What are common symptoms of amebiasis?
Nausea and loose stools
Headaches and dizziness
Skin rashes
Chest pain
How soon after exposure do symptoms of amebiasis typically appear?
After several months
Within two to four weeks
Within a few hours
Immediately
For how long can an infected person carry the amebiasis parasite?
Indefinitely
Only a few hours
Weeks to years
Only a few days
What is the most common method for diagnosing amebiasis?
Complete hemogram
Ultrasound abdomen
Urine culture
Stool examination under a microscope
What is a common treatment for amebiasis?
Metronidazole
Acyclovir
Surgery
Metoclopramide
What is an effective method to control and prevent amebiasis?
Chemical treatment of water
Using hand sanitizers
Water filtration and boiling
Drinking only soda
What percentage of the Indian population is affected by amebiasis?
20-25%
15-20%
10-15%
1-5%
What is a rare complication of amebiasis?
Liver abscess
Kidney stones
Pneumonia
Congestive cardiac failure
What is the primary organism responsible for causing amebiasis?
Cryptosporidium parvum
Entamoeba histolytica
Ascaris lumbricoides
Giardia lamblia
Which population is at higher risk for severe amebiasis?
People living in urban areas
Those who consume only bottled water
Travelers to endemic areas
Individuals with high protein diets
Which national programme in India focuses on improving sanitation to prevent amebiasis?
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
Mission Indradhanush
National Urban Health Mission
National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme
Which of the following is a key strategy in India's national programmes for controlling amebiasis?
Promoting the use of antibiotics
Improving access to clean drinking water
Encouraging the consumption of raw vegetables
Increasing the use of public restrooms
