Description : Strongyloidiasis is also known as _____ A. threadworm infection B. pinworm infection C. headworm infection D. birdworm infection
Last Answer : threadworm infection
Description : The following helminthic disease can be treated by albendazole but not by mebendazole: A. Hookworm infestation B. Threadworm infestation C. Trichuriasis D. Neurocysticercosis
Last Answer : D. Neurocysticercosis
Description : A saline purgative is recommended following: A. Niclosamide for tapeworm infestation B. Mebendazole for roundworm infestation C. Pyrantel pamoate for hookworm infestation D. Albendazole for whipworm infestation (Trichuriasis
Last Answer : A. Niclosamide for tapeworm infestation
Description : Each of the following statements concerning hookworm infection is correct EXCEPT: D A. Hookworm infection is caused by Necator americanus. B. Hookworm infection can cause anemia. C. Hookworm infection is ... the skin. D. Hookworm infection can be diagnosed by finding the trophozoite in the stool
Last Answer : Hookworm infection can be diagnosed by finding the trophozoite in the stool
Description : Cause of pinworm disease. a. Trichinella b. Enterobius c. Ascaris
Last Answer : b. Enterobius
Description : Transmitted by an arthropod. a. Filariasis b. Trichinosis c. Hookworm disease
Last Answer : a. Filariasis
Description : .Bladderworm/cysticercus is the larval stage of (a) tapeworm (b) roundworm (c) pinworm (d) liver fluke.
Last Answer : (a) tapeworm
Description : Which group of animals belong to the same phylum? (a) Prawn, Scorpion, Locusta (b) Sponge, Sea anemone, Starfish (c) Malarial parasite, Amoeba, Mosquito (d) Earthworm, Pinworm, Tapeworm
Last Answer : (a) Prawn, Scorpion, Locusta
Description : Which worm is called hookworm? -Biology
Last Answer : answer:
Description : What Facts about the hookworm?
Last Answer : They can infect humans, dogs, and cats.
Description : A common roundworm in young children is ______, causing an itchy anus at night. a. Ascaris b. hookworm c. pin worm d. elephantiasis
Last Answer : c. pin worm
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 : What do you think is the worst illness, infection, or disease to die from and why?
Last Answer : Self inflicted loneliness, selfishness and dehydration from a runny nose.
Description : Why do you think the action of an antibody is helpful in preventing disease or infection?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : What is the body system that defends against infection and disease is called?
Last Answer : This is generally referred to as the Immune System, which can befurther split into the Innate and Adaptive Immune System
Description : The following statement(s) is/are true concerning HIV infection. a. Initial screening with ELISA is highly sensitive but can be associated with a false positive rate of 25% b. ... , carinii pneumonia, CMV pneumonitis, Cryptococcus meningitis, and disseminated infection due to atypical mycobacteria
Last Answer : Answer: b, c, d Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a syndrome caused by the human retrovirus (HIV-1) that infects T lymphocytes and causes severe immunosuppression. Individuals who ... to prolong survival when administered early in the course of disease and is considered routine therapy
Description : A diabetic develops a severe perineal infection with skin necrosis, subcutaneous crepitance, and drainage of a thin, watery, grayish and foul-smelling fluid. Management should consist of: a. Gram stain ... normal, healthy tissue can be achieved e. A colostomy is of little benefit in this situation
Last Answer : Answer: a, b, c, d The presence of severe perineal infection (referred to as Fournier gangrene when this process involves the perineum and scrotum in males) is associated with a ... often provides improved wound care and patient management, although it is not invariably a positive outcome
Description : Infectious disease transmission during blood transfusions is of clinical significance to surgeons and of major importance to patients contemplating surgery potentially associated with the need for ... transmission in blood transfusions is significantly less than the risk of hepatitis transmission
Last Answer : Answer: c, d The most common infectious diseases transmitted during blood transfusions include viral hepatitis, CMV, and HIV infection. Post-transfusion hepatitis in 90% of cases consists of ... infectious disease transmission, the risks of HIV transmission is markedly less than that of hepatitis
Description : ___________ means itching caused by dry skin, parasitic infection or disease. A. Scabies B. Herpes Zoster C. Pruritis
Last Answer : Ans: C
Description : Immunodeficiency: a) A localized protective reaction of tissue to irritation, injury, or infection, characterized by pain, redness, swelling, and sometimes a loss of function b) A disorder or deficiency ... effect and damage the liver. e) It is an immunity disorder which is genetically transferred.
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : The necrotic ring spot disease of stone fruits (cherry, peach, plum, etc.) is caused by (a) a bacterium (b) fungal infection (c) molybdenum deficiency (d) virus
Last Answer : Ans:(d)
Description : The water core disease of apples is caused by (a) boron deficiency (b) bacterial infection (c) fungal infection (d) high temperatures
Description : One of the greatest famines of the nineteenth century suffered by the Irish people which led to over 1 million deaths due to starvation was caused by a fungal infection of the potato crop. The disease it ... blight of potatoes (b) heart rot of potatoes (c) late blight of potatoes (d) potato mosaic
Last Answer : Ans:(c)
Description : Which disease is caused by the infection of HIV virus?
Last Answer : AIDS
Description : What is the difference between a sexually transmitted disease and a sexually transmitted infection?
Last Answer : The term sexually transmitted disease (STD) has been used frequently to describe infections of the reproductive tract. The term disease typically implies that symptoms are present such that the ... the reproductive tract can be asymptomatic, the term STI is often more appropriate than STD.
Description : Most commonly employed test for determining the antibody titers for Newcastle disease infection in B A. Agar gel precipitation test B. Hemagglutination inhibition C. Polymerase chain reaction D. None of these
Last Answer : Hemagglutination inhibition
Description : Which one of the following options gives the correct match of a disease with its causative organism and mode of infection? Disease Causative Mode of organism infection (a) Typhoid Salmonella ... infected bancrofti water and food (d) Malaria Plasmodium Bite of male vivax Anopheles mosquito
Last Answer : (a) Typhoid Salmonella With inspired typhi air
Description : Bloosom end rot of tomato is due to a. Infection/disease b. Boron/ Ca. deficiency c. Insect attack d. Nutritional deficiency
Last Answer : Boron/ Ca. deficiency
Description : ________ occurs if a microbial member of the normal microbiota should gain access to sterile tissue. a. Pathogenicity Islands b. Exogenous Infection c. Endogenous Infection d. Polymicrobial Disease
Last Answer : c. Endogenous Infection
Description : _____ is any change from the general state of good health. a. Infection b. Disease c. Parasitism d. Virulence
Last Answer : b. Disease
Description : Acute meningitis a. Is An LRT Infection. b. Is A Disease Affecting The Membranes Of The Heart. c. Can Be Caused Be Corynebacterium Diphtheriae. d. Often Starts As A Nasopharynx Infection.
Last Answer : d. Often Starts As A Nasopharynx Infection.
Description : Which of the following is a reversible cause of urinary incontinence in the older adult? a) Constipation. Constipation is a reversible cause of urinary incontinence in the older adult. Other ... level in the menopausal woman is a reversible cause of urinary incontinence in the older woman.
Last Answer : a) Constipation. Constipation is a reversible cause of urinary incontinence in the older adult. Other reversible causes include acute urinary tract infection, infection elsewhere in the body, decreased ... a change in a chronic disease pattern, and decreased estrogen levels in the menopausal women.
Description : AIDS stands for (1) Acquired Immune Disease Syndrome (2) Acquired Immunity Deficient Syndrome (3) Acquired Immune Deficiency (4) Acquired Infection Deficiency Syndrome
Last Answer : (3) Acquired Immune Deficiency
Description : Chikungunya is a a) Bacterial disease b) Viral disease c) Fungal infection d) None of the above
Last Answer : b) Viral disease
Description : This disease, caused by infection with the gram-negative Yersinia pestis, is transmitted by fleas from rats to humans What is the more common name for this disease?
Last Answer : ANSWER: Bubonic Plague or Black Death