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Giardiasis and Ascariasis
Question 1
What is the causative agent of Giardiasis?
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A. Entamoeba histolytica
B. Giardia lamblia
C. Ascaris lumbricoides
D. Plasmodium falciparum
Question 2
How is Giardiasis most commonly transmitted?
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A. Through blood transfusion
B. By inhalation of spores
C. Through contaminated water
D. By mosquito bite
Question 3
Which of the following is a common symptom of Giardiasis?
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A. Cough and shortness of breath
B. Chronic diarrhea with greasy stools
C. Skin rash and itching
D. Muscle paralysis
Question 4
Which diagnostic method is commonly used to confirm Giardiasis?
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A. Blood smear
B. Stool microscopy for cysts and trophozoites
C. Chest X-ray
D. Skin biopsy
Question 5
Which of the following drugs is most commonly used to treat Giardiasis?
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A. Albendazole
B. Metronidazole
C. Praziquantel
D. Chloroquine
Question 6
What organism causes Ascariasis?
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A. Taenia solium
B. Giardia lamblia
C. Ascaris lumbricoides
D. Trichuris trichiura
Question 7
How do humans typically become infected with Ascaris lumbricoides?
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A. By consuming raw meat
B. Inhaling contaminated dust
C. Ingestion of eggs from contaminated food or soil
D. By swimming in freshwater lakes
Question 8
Which phase of Ascariasis may involve respiratory symptoms like cough and wheezing?
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A. Intestinal phase
B. Hepatic phase
C. Pulmonary migration phase
D. Cutaneous phase
Question 9
What is the most reliable method to diagnose Ascariasis?
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A. Urine analysis
B. Chest X-ray
C. Stool examination for eggs
D. Blood culture
Question 10
Which of the following is a recommended treatment for Ascariasis?
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A. Metronidazole
B. Albendazole or Mebendazole
C. Ivermectin only
D. Doxycycline
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