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Amoebiasis and Chlamydia
Question 1
What diagnostic method detects Schistosoma DNA?
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A. ELISA
B. PCR
C. Antigen detection (CCA)
D. Ultrasound
Question 2
Which organ is most commonly affected in chronic Chagas disease?
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A. Lungs
B. Kidneys
C. Heart
D. Liver
Question 3
Praziquantel is classified under which group of medications?
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A. Antibiotics
B. Antivirals
C. Anthelmintics
D. Corticosteroids
Question 4
What is a key preventive measure for African trypanosomiasis?
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A. Taking antibiotics
B. Avoiding freshwater
C. Wearing thick and neutral-colored clothes
D. Eating cooked food only
Question 5
Which of the following is a chronic complication of schistosomiasis?
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A. Diarrhea
B. Hepatomegaly
C. Romana’s sign
D. Bladder cancer
Question 6
What is the function of corticosteroids in trypanosomiasis treatment?
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A. Kill parasites
B. Reduce swelling and joint pain
C. Fight bacteria
D. Act as anesthetics
Question 7
What preventive measures can be taken against schistosomiasis?
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A. Avoid swimming in contaminated freshwater
B. snail control
C. proper sanitation
D. health education
E. mass deworming
Question 8
complications associated with schistosomiasis are
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A. Hepatomegaly
B. Bladder cancer
C. growth retardation
D. infertility
E. portal hypertension
F. liver fibrosis
Question 9
How do environmental factors contribute to the spread of these parasitic diseases?
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A. Poor sanitation, contaminated water sources, and presence of vectors (tsetse flies, snails) in the environment promote transmission of both diseases.
B. Avoid swimming in contaminated freshwater, snail control, proper sanitation, health education, and mass deworming
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