Question 1

Drug of choice for schistosomiasis is:*

A. Albendazole

B. Praziquantel

C. Metronidazole

D. Chloroquine

Question 2

Schistosomiasis is caused by:*

A. Nematodes

B. Trematodes (blood flukes)

C. Cestodes

D. Protozoa

Question 3

The infective stage of schistosoma is:*

A. Cercaria

B. Miracidium

C. Sporocyst

D. Egg

Question 4

Human infection with schistosoma occurs through: a) b) c) d) Answer: c) Skin penetration*

A. Eating raw fish

B. Drinking unboiled water

C. Skin penetration by cercariae in contaminated water

D. Mosquito bites

Question 5

Schistosoma haematobium primarily affects the:*

A. Intestine

B. Liver

C. Urinary tract (bladder)

D. Brain

Question 6

Schistosoma mansoni mainly causes:*

A. Pulmonary disease

B. Intestinal and hepatic disease

C. Renal disease

D. CNS infection

Question 7

A hallmark symptom of urinary schistosomiasis is:*

A. Bloody diarrhea

B. Hematuria

C. Jaundice

D. Rash

Question 8

The intermediate host for schistosoma is:*

A. Mosquito

B. Snail

C. Rat flea

D. Blackfly

Question 9

Chronic schistosomiasis can lead to:*

A. Liver fibrosis (Symmers’ pipestem fibrosis)

B. Pneumonia

C. Appendicitis

D. Kidney stones

Question 10

Diagnosis of schistosomiasis is by:*

A. Stool/urine microscopy for eggs

B. Blood smear

C. Chest X-ray

D. ELISA only

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