Quiz 1 in Parasitology

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What is the type of host that contains the infective stage of the parasite? a. biologic vector b. intermediate host c. definitive host d. a and b

a and b

A parasite that may have a free-living existence a. zoonotic b. facultative c. obligatory d. a or b

facultative

A vector that is merely a carrier of the infective stage of the parasite a. biological vector b. mechanical vector c. intermediate vector d. nota

mechanical vector

How much stool is examined using the Kato-Katz method? a. 40–45 mg b. 1–2 mg c. 30–40 mg d. 10–20 mg

40-45 mg

Which of the following is known to cause cholecystitis and pancreatitis? a. hookworm infection b. whipworm infection c. giant roundworm infection d. nota

giant roundworm infection

The rationale for mass drug administration directed against soil-transmitted helminthiasis includes the following a. Treatment of reinfection b. Treatment of remaining infections c. Prophylaxis d. A and B

a and b

A host that gets and carries the infective stage of the parasite without further development a. Definitive host b. Reservoir host c. Intermediate host d. Paratenic host

intermediate host

According to the guidelines of WHO on preventive chemotherapy of human helminthiasis, what is the targeted mass drug administration coverage testing soil-transmitted helminth infections? a. 85% b. 80% c. 70% d. 75%

75%

What is the best indicator of morbidity due to soil-transmitted helminth infections? a. Prevalence of infection b. Incidence of infection c. Intensity of infection d. A and B

intensity of infection

Which of the following is not a neglected tropical disease according to the WHO? a. Filariasis b. Schistosomiasis c. Amoebiasis d. Paragonimiasis

amoebiasis