Description : A disease also called "black water fever" from blood in urine is _____. a. Leishmania b. Cryptosporidiosis c. Giardiasis d. Malaria
Last Answer : d. Malaria
Description : This disease sickened more than 4x105 residents of Milwaukee in 1993. a. Giardiasis b. Cryptosporidiosis c. Trypanosomiasis d. Cyclosporiasis
Last Answer : b. Cryptosporidiosis
Description : Malaria is a protozoal disease caused by _____ . a. Trypanosoma b. Toxoplasma c. Plasmodium d. Leishmania
Last Answer : c. Plasmodium
Description : _____ is a cutaneous or visceral disease transmitted by the bite of an infected female sandfly. a. Malaria b. Leishmaniasis c. Apicomplexa d. Amoebiasis
Last Answer : b. Leishmaniasis
Description : Which disease is associated with domestic cats? a. Cyclosporiasis b. Cryptosporidiosis c. Toxoplasmosis d. None of the above (A-C) is correct.
Last Answer : c. Toxoplasmosis
Description : The use of latex or polyurethane condoms during vaginal intercourse can prevent the transmission of A A. Trichomoniasis B. Amoebiasis C. Trypanosomiasis D. Giardiasis
Last Answer : Trichomoniasis
Description : Metronidazole is the drug of choice for A A. Amoebiasis B. Trypanosomiasis C. Giardiasis D. Trichomoniasis
Last Answer : Amoebiasis
Description : In addition to amoebiasis, metronidazole is used for: A. Roundworm infestation B. Hookworm infestation C. Kala-azar D. Giardiasis
Last Answer : D. Giardiasis
Description : : _____ is a parasitic flagellate in humans and is transmitted through sexual intercourse. a. Trichonympha b. Trypanosoma c. Trichomonas d. Leishmania,
Last Answer : b. Trypanosoma
Description : Which of the following is a reservoir of a disease? a. Dog - Toxoplasmosis b. Monkey - Ebola c. Bat - Rabies d. Goat - Leishmania
Last Answer : c. Bat - Rabies
Description : Gastro-intestinal disturbances associated with giardiasis include D A. Flatulence B. Bloating C. Purple burbs D. All above
Last Answer : All above
Description : Which one of the following protozoa would most likely be isolated in an individual with AIDS? a. Cryptosporidium b. Balantidium c. Babesia d. Leishmania
Last Answer : a. Cryptosporidium
Description : Tetracycline is indicated in the following form(s) of amoebic infection: A. Acute amoebic dysentery B. Chronic intestinal amoebiasis C. Amoebic liver abscess D. All of the above
Last Answer : B. Chronic intestinal amoebiasis
Description : After treating intestinal amoebiasis with metronidazole, a course of diloxanide furoate is often advised to: A. Cure any subclinical hepatic involvement B. Suppress the symbiotic intestinal flora C. Eradicate luminal cyst forming trophozoites D. Both ‘B’ and ‘C’ are correc
Last Answer : C. Eradicate luminal cyst forming trophozoites
Description : Choose the drug that can be used orally for intestinal amoebiasis, intravaginally for trichomonas vaginitis and topically for dermatophytosis: A. Quiniodochlor B. Furazolidone C. Ornidazole D. Hamycin
Last Answer : A. Quiniodochlor
Description : Choose the most effective drug for mild intestinal amoebiasis and asymptomatic cyst passers: A. Metronidazole B. Emetine C. Quiniodochlor D. Diloxanide furoate
Last Answer : D. Diloxanide furoate
Description : The following drug is effective in hepatic amoebiasis but not in intestinal amoebiasis: A. Chloroquine B. Emetine C. Tetracycline D. Diloxanide furoate
Last Answer : A. Chloroquine
Description : The distinctive feature of secnidazole is: A. It is not absorbed after oral ingestion B. It is recommended for single dose treatment of intestinal amoebiasis C. It is effective in intestinal but not in hepatic amoebiasis D. It is effective in both trichomonas as well as monilial vaginitis
Last Answer : B. It is recommended for single dose treatment of intestinal amoebiasis
Description : Swimmer's ear is commonly seen in children from swimming pools in the summer. It is often caused by _____. a. Streptococcus b. Staphylococcus aureus. c. Pseudomonas d. A-C are correct
Last Answer : d. A-C are correct
Description : Woolsorter disease applies to the form of a. inhalation; tularemia b. toxic; myonecrosis c. intestinal; anthrax d. inhalation; anthrax
Last Answer : d. inhalation; anthrax
Description : What is the most common infectious disease today? a. Respiratory Infections b. Intestinal Infections c. Sexually Transmitted Infections d. Dental Caries
Last Answer : d. Dental Caries
Description : Snail is the intermediate host. a. Blood fluke b. Echinococcus c. Intestinal fluke
Last Answer : a. Blood fluke
Description : Sucker-Like devices allow this protozoan to adhere to the intestinal Lining. a. Cyclospora cayetanensis b. Entamoeba histolytico c. Giardia intestinalis d. Cryptosporidium parvum
Last Answer : c. Giardia intestinalis
Description : Which of the following is NOT a method of getting anthrax? a. Inhalation b. Intestinal c. Cutaneous d. Urinary
Last Answer : d. Urinary
Description : Which group of people would be more susceptable to intestinal infections? a. Infants b. Young Children c. Teenagers d. Adults
Last Answer : a. Infants
Description : Gastroenteritis can result in a. an intestinal inflammation. b. an infection. c. an intoxication d. All the above (A—C) are correct.
Last Answer : d. All the above (A—C) are correct.
Description : Intestinal bacteria can grow in the presence of __________whereas nonintestinal bacteria are A.bile salts B.low concentration of various dyes C.sugars D.low levels of nitrogen
Last Answer : A.bile salts
Description : The role of the M cell is to A- .trap virus in mucus and prevent entry B- induce apoptosis in virus-infected small intestinal epithelia cells C- pass bacteria or virus to underlying macrophages for ... and presentation of antigen D- they use their cilia to propel mucus out of the small intestine
Last Answer : pass bacteria or virus to underlying macrophages for processing and presentation of antigen
Description : A medium containing crystal violet dye plus sodium deoxycholate will allow A- gram (-)ve intestinal bacteria to grow B- gram (+)ve intestinal bacteria to grow C- .aquatic bacteria to grow D- none of these
Last Answer : gram (-)ve intestinal bacteria to grow
Description : There were four friends. Joff, Sarah, Edward, and Peter. One day, Peter was found dead in the living room. Before dying, he wrote 11022 with blood. Edward called the police. The suspects were Sarah: I was ... : I went to grab a snack, when I can back Peter was already dead. Who the killer? -Riddles
Last Answer : It was Joff. 1:January 10:October 2: February 2:February Take the first letters and you get Joff
Description : Give the correct matching of causative agent/germ and disease. (a) Anopheles – Malaria (b) Leishmania – Sleeping sickness (c) Glossina – Kala-azar (d) Wuchereria – Filariasis
Last Answer : (d) Wuchereria – Filariasis
Description : Which one of the following pairs of causative agent and type of disease are correct ? (I) Leishmania - Sleeping sickness (II) Nematode - Elephantiasis (III) Trypanosoma - Kala azar (IV) Staphylococcus - Acne (1) (I) and (II) (2) (II) and (III) (3) (II) and (IV) (4) (III) and (IV)
Last Answer : (3) (II) and (IV)
Description : Swimming towards a chemical of bacteria is termed as A- positive chemotaxis B- negative chemotaxis C- phototaxis D- magnetotaxis
Last Answer : positive chemotaxis
Description : Which of the following is not a waterborne disease? A. Cholera B. Amoebiasis C. Typhoid D. Influenza (Answer)
Last Answer : D. Influenza (Answer)
Description : Which is the most infectious disease? (a) Hepatitis-B (b) AIDS (c) Amoebiasis (d) Malaria
Last Answer : (a) Hepatitis-B
Description : Match the disease in column I with the appropriate items (pathogen / prevention / treatment) in column II. Column I Column II A. Amoebiasis (i) Treponema pallidum B. Diphtheria (ii) Use only sterilised food and water C. Cholera (iii)DPT ... D - (iv) (d) A - (ii), B - (iv), C - (i), D - (iii)
Last Answer : (b) A – (ii), B – (iii), C – (iv), D – (i)
Description : In which disease does mosquito transmitted pathogen cause chronic inflammation of lymphatic vessels? (a) Elephantiasis (b) Ascariasis (c) Ringworm disease (d) Amoebiasis
Last Answer : (a) Elephantiasis
Description : 28. The disease spread through contaminated food and water are ... b) Pneumonia and Typhoid b) Typhoid and Malaria c) Malaria and Amoebiasis d) Amoebiasis and Typhoid
Last Answer : d) Amoebiasis and Typhoid
Description : 8. The disease spread through contaminated food and water are ... a) Pneumonia and Typhoid b) Typhoid and Malaria c) Malaria and Amoebiasis d) Amoebiasis and Typhoid
Description : In which disease does mosquito transmitted pathogen cause chronic inflammation of lymphatic vessels? (1) Elephantiasis (2) Ascariasis (3) Ringworm disease (4) Amoebiasis
Last Answer : (1) Elephantiasis
Description : : _____ is an exaggerated or inappropriate immune defense that is causing the problems in an affected individual. a. Hypersensitivity b. Autoimmune disease c. AIDS d. HIV
Last Answer : a. Hypersensitivity
Description : Of the five classes of antibodies,_____ and_____ are primary disease fighters, while secretory _____ is found on body (mucosal) surfaces. a. IgA, IgG, IgD b. IgG, IgA, IgM c. IgG, IgD, IgM d. IgG, IgM, IgA
Last Answer : d. IgG, IgM, IgA
Description : Resistance to disease in the passageways of the respiratory and gastrointestinal tract is dependent on antibodies in the class _____. a. IgG b. IgA c. IgE d. IgM
Last Answer : b. IgA
Description : _____ is any change from the general state of good health. a. Infection b. Disease c. Parasitism d. Virulence
Last Answer : b. Disease
Description : An acute disease becomes _____ when the body is incapable of ridding itself of the pathogen, while a local disease becomes ______ when it disseminates to deeper organs and tissues. a. Contagious; Systemic b. Contagious; Secondary c. Chronic; Systemic d. Chronic; Secondary
Last Answer : c. Chronic; Systemic
Description : A disease in which the agent is acquired directly from the environment and is not transmissible is a/an _____ disease. a. Local b. Secondary c. Noncommunicable d. Acute
Last Answer : b. Secondary
Description : A disease that is slower to develop, rarely reaches a climax, and fades very slowly is a/an _____ disease. a. Primary b. Subclinical c. Acute d. Chronic
Last Answer : d. Chronic
Description : A disease that is restricted to a single area of the body is a _____ disease. a. Local b. Topical c. Focused Disease d. Subclinical
Last Answer : a. Local