Question 1

What is the primary vector responsible for the transmission of Wuchereria bancrofti?*

A. Fleasb

B. Black flies

C. Mosquitoes

D. Copepods

Question 2

Which filarial parasite is associated with "River Blindness*

A. Loa loa

B. Dracunculus medinensis

C. Wuchereria bancrofti

D. Onchocerca volvulus

Question 3

What is the diagnostic method used for detecting microfilariae of Loa loa*

A. Nocturnal blood smear

B. Skin snip test

C. Diurnal blood smear

D. Stool examination

Question 4

What condition is characterized by thickening of the skin and tissues, often of the lower limbs and genitals, due to lymphatic filariasis*

A. Hydrocele

B. Lymphadenitis

C. Elephantiasis

D. Lymphangitis

Question 5

Which of the following drugs is the current preferred treatment for most filariasis cases*

A. Diethylcarbamazine

B. Niclosamide

C. Albendazole

D. Ivermectin

Question 6

Taenia solium is transmitted to humans by eating undercooked pork.*

A. True

B. False

Question 7

Tapeworms live in the human lungs and cause breathing problems.*

A. True

B. False

Question 8

Taenia saginata is commonly transmitted through beef*

A. True

B. False

Question 9

Cysticercosis is caused when humans ingest the eggs of Taenia solium.*

A. True

B. False

Question 10

Stool examination is used to diagnose intestinal tapeworm infection.*

A. True

B. False

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