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Published	06/04/2024	{{c1::Entamoeba histolytica::Entamoeba histolytica or Echinococcus}} presents as a mass in the liver that is treated pharmacologically
Published	06/04/2024	Which helminth is also known as pinworm?{{c1::Enterobius vermicularis}}
Published	06/04/2024	Which helminth causes perianal itchiness?{{c1::Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm)}}
Published	06/04/2024	Female pinworms (Enterobius vermicularis) lay eggs at the {{c1::anus}}
Published	06/04/2024	What is the route of transmission of Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm)?{{c1::Fecal-oral}}
Published	06/04/2024	Diagnosis of the helminth {{c2::Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm)}} is made via the {{c1::scotch tape}} test
Published	06/04/2024	Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm) is treated with {{c1::pyrantel pamoate}} or {{c2::albendazole}}
Published	06/04/2024	Which two hookworms are found in the southern U.S.?{{c1::Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus}}
Published	06/04/2024	Hookworm larvae penetrate the skin on {{c1::soles of feet}}
Published	06/04/2024	Hookworms, a helminth, enter the {{c1::blood}} through the {{c1::feet}}, making their way to the {{c2::lungs}}; {{c2::mucociliary escalator}} eventual…
Published	06/04/2024	How is the presence of hookworms (Ancylostoma duodenale, Necator americanus) diagnosed?{{c1::Eggs in stool O&P}}, {{c2::Eosinophilia}}
Published	06/04/2024	Hematological complications of hookworms (Ancylostoma duodenale, Necator americanus) include iron deficiency anemia and {{c1::eosinophilia}}
Published	06/04/2024	Hookworms (Ancylostoma duodenale, Necator americanus) are treated with {{c1::pyrantel pamoate}} or {{c2::albendazole}}
Published	06/04/2024	Which helminth is commonly known as giant roundworm?{{c1::Ascaris lumbricoides}}
Published	06/04/2024	What is the route of transmission of Ascaris lumbricoides (giant roundworm)?{{c1::Fecal-oral}}
Published	06/04/2024	{{c2::Ascaris lumbricoides}}, a helminth, enters the {{c1::blood}} through the {{c1::intestinal wall}}, making their way to the lungs; mucociliary esc…
Published	06/04/2024	Which helminth is most likely to cause respiratory symptoms?{{c1::Ascaris lumbricoides (giant roundworm)}}
Published	06/04/2024	{{c2::Ascaris lumbricoides}} is a helminth that can cause {{c1::intestinal}} obstruction at the {{c1::ileocecal}} valve
Published	06/04/2024	{{c1::Ascaris lumbricoides (giant roundworm)}} is a helminth, treated with albendazole, that can result in biliary tree abnormalities
Published	06/04/2024	How is the presence of Ascaris lumbricoides diagnosed?{{c1::Eggs in stool O&P}}, {{c2::Eosinophilia}}
Published	06/04/2024	Ascaris lumbricoides is treated with {{c1::albendazole}}
Published	06/04/2024	Strongyloides stercoralis, a helminth, enters the {{c1::blood}} through the {{c1::feet}}, making their way to the lungs; mucociliary escalator eventua…
Published	06/04/2024	Which helminth causes autoinfection via laying eggs in the intestinal wall?{{c1::Strongyloides stercoralis}}
Published	06/04/2024	How is the presence of Strongyloides stercoralis diagnosed?{{c1::Larvae in stool O&P}}, {{c2::Eosinophilia}}
Published	06/04/2024	Strongyloides stercoralis is treated with {{c1::albendazole}} or {{c2::ivermectin}}
Published	06/04/2024	Trichinella spiralis is a helminth commonly found in {{c1::undercooked meat (e.g. pork)::food}}
Published	06/04/2024	Which helminth can result in fever, vomiting, and periorbital edema?{{c1::Trichinella spiralis}}
Published	06/04/2024	The larvae of {{c2::Trichinella spiralis}} enter the blood and lay cysts in {{c1::striated muscle}}
Published	06/04/2024	Which helminth can result in muscle inflammation and myalgia?{{c1::Trichinella spiralis}}
Published	06/04/2024	Which hematologic complication arises from Trichinella spiralis infection?{{c1::Eosinophilia}}
Published	06/04/2024	Trichinella spiralis is treated with {{c1::albendazole}}
Published	06/04/2024	Infection of the helminth {{c2::Dracunculus medinensis}} occurs via drinking of {{c1::water}} contaminated with larvae in {{c1::copepods}}
Published	06/04/2024	After maturation in the abdomen, the helminth {{c2::Dracunculus medinensis}} migrates to the {{c1::skin}}, inducing a painful {{c1::ulcer}}
Published	06/04/2024	Which helminth has a mature form that emerges from painful skin ulcers?{{c1::Dracunculus medinensis}}
Published	06/04/2024	Which helminth is treated by wrapping the emerging worm around a stick?{{c1::Dracunculus medinensis}}
Published	06/04/2024	Which hematologic complication arises from Dracunculus medinensis infection?{{c1::Eosinophilia}}
Published	06/04/2024	Which helminth is transmitted by the female black fly?{{c1::Onchocerca volvulus}}
Published	06/04/2024	Which helminth can result in hyper and hypo-pigmented cutaneous spots?{{c1::Onchocerca volvulus}}
Published	06/04/2024	{{c1::Microfilariae}} of the helminth {{c3::Onchocerca volvulus}} can enter the eye and cause {{c2::blindness}}
Published	06/04/2024	Which hematologic complication arises from Onchocerca volvulus infection?{{c1::Eosinophilia}}
Published	06/04/2024	{{c2::Microfilariae}} seen in {{c2::skin}} biopsy under microscope is diagnostic of {{c1::Onchocerca volvulus}}
Published	06/04/2024	Onchocerca volvulus is treated with {{c1::ivermectin}}
Published	06/04/2024	{{c2::Wuchereria bancrofti}} is a helminth that can cause {{c1::elephantiasis}} due to longstanding {{c1::lymphedema}}
Published	06/04/2024	Which helminth can present with microfilariae in the lungs causing cough?{{c1::Wuchereria bancrofti}}
Published	06/04/2024	How is Wuchereria bancrofti transmitted?{{c1::Mosquitos}}
Published	06/04/2024	How is Wuchereria bancrofti diagnosed?{{c1::Blood smear}}
Published	06/04/2024	Which hematologic complication arises from Wuchereria bancrofti infection?{{c1::Eosinophilia}}
Published	06/04/2024	Wuchereria bancrofti is treated with {{c1::diethylcarbamazine}}
Published	06/04/2024	Toxocara canis is a helminth transmitted via food contaminated with {{c1::dog or cat feces}}
Published	06/04/2024	Which helminth causes visceral and ocular larva migrans?{{c1::Toxocara canis}}
Published	06/04/2024	{{c1::Larvae}} of the helminth {{c3::Toxocara canis}} can enter the eye and cause {{c2::blindness}}
Published	06/04/2024	Which hematologic complication arises from Toxocara canis infection?{{c1::Eosinophilia}}
Published	06/04/2024	Toxocara canis is treated with {{c1::albendazole}}
Published	06/04/2024	Which helminth can cause transient angioedema?{{c1::Loa loa}}
Published	06/04/2024	Subcutaneous, '{{c2::Calabar}}' swellings are diagnostic of the helminth {{c1::Loa loa}}
Published	06/04/2024	{{c2::Loa loa}} is a helminth known as 'African eye worm', as the adult form can migrate across the {{c1::conjunctiva}}
Published	06/04/2024	How is Loa loa diagnosed?{{c1::Blood smear}}
Published	06/04/2024	How is Loa loa transmitted?{{c1::Deer flies}}
Published	06/04/2024	Which hematologic complication arises from Loa loa infection?{{c1::Eosinophilia}}
Published	06/04/2024	Loa loa is treated with {{c1::diethylcarbamazine}} or {{c2::albendazole}}
Published	06/04/2024	Tapeworms are officially known as {{c1::cestodes}}
Published	06/04/2024	Flukes are officially known as {{c1::trematodes}}
Published	06/04/2024	{{c1::Taenia solium}} is a pig (pork) tapeworm
Published	06/04/2024	{{c1::Taenia saginata}} is a cattle (beef) tapeworm
Published	06/04/2024	Taenia {{c1::solium}} has a circle of hooklets on its scolex (head)
Published	06/04/2024	Taenia {{c1::saginata}} has no circle of hooklets on its scolex (head)
Published	06/04/2024	Ingestion of Taenia solium {{c1::eggs}} in contaminated water/food can result in {{c2::neurocysticercosis}}
Published	06/04/2024	Neurocysticercosis due to Taenia solium eggs can present with {{c1::seizures}} and {{c2::hydrocephalus}}
Published	06/04/2024	{{c2::Neurocysticercosis}} due to the helminth {{c3::Taenia solium}} has a '{{c1::swiss cheese}}' appearance to the brain on CT/MRI
Published	06/04/2024	Ingestion of Taenia {{c1::cysts::cyst/trophozoite}} in contaminated water/food can result in {{c2::Taeniasis (intestinal infection)}}
Published	06/04/2024	What is the treatment for intestinal Taenia solium infection?{{c1::Praziquantel}}
Published	06/04/2024	What is the treatment for neurocysticercosis Taenia solium infection?{{c1::Albendazole + corticosteroids}}
Published	06/04/2024	What is the presentation of intestinal Taenia solium and saginata infection?{{c1::Generally asymptomatic}}
Published	06/04/2024	What is the treatment for Taenia saginata infection?{{c1::Praziquantel}}
Published	06/04/2024	{{c1::Diphyllobothrium latum}} is a fish tapeworm
Published	06/04/2024	{{c2::Diphyllobothrium latum}} is a helminth that can result in {{c1::megaloblastic anemia}} due to {{c1::B12 (cobalamin)}} deficiency
Published	06/04/2024	Diphyllobothrium latum infection occurs with consumption of larvae in undercooked {{c1::freshwater fish::specific}}
Published	06/04/2024	{{c1::Diphyllobothrium latum}} is the longest tapeworm
Published	06/04/2024	Diagnosis of tapeworms occurs with identification of {{c1::proglottids}} and eggs in stool
Published	06/04/2024	Diphyllobothrium latum is treated with {{c1::praziquantel}} or {{c2::niclosamide}}
Published	06/04/2024	{{c1::Echinococcus granulosus}} is a dog (and sheep) tapeworm
Published	06/04/2024	Echinococcus granulosus is transmitted via {{c1::dog}} feces
Published	06/04/2024	{{c2::Echinococcus granulosus}} is a helminth that can form '{{c1::hydatid cysts}}' in the liver, lungs or brain
Published	06/04/2024	Imaging of the helminth {{c2::Echinococcus granulosus}} reveals hydatid cysts with '{{c1::eggshell}}' calcifications, most commonly in the {{c1::…
Published	06/04/2024	Rupture of Echinococcus granulosus cysts results in {{c1::anaphylaxis}} and spread of infection
Published	06/04/2024	Which hematologic complication arises from Echinococcus granulosus infection?{{c1::Eosinophilia}}
Published	06/04/2024	{{c1::Echinococcus::Entamoeba histolytica or Echinococcus}} presents as a mass in the liver that is treated surgically
Published	06/04/2024	Echinococcus granulosus can be treated with {{c1::albendazole}}, but the more common method is surgery
Published	06/04/2024	Echinococcus granulosus cysts are injected with {{c1::ethanol}} during surgery to kill larvae and prevent spread/anaphylaxis
Published	06/04/2024	What demographic is at risk of Schistosoma spp. infection?{{c1::Swimmers}}
Published	06/04/2024	What is the intermediate host of Schistosoma spp.?{{c1::Snails}}
Published	06/04/2024	Schistosoma spp. mature in the {{c1::liver}} and then disseminate
Published	06/04/2024	Which species of helminths migrate against portal blood flow?{{c1::Schistosoma spp.}}
Published	06/04/2024	Schistosoma {{c1::mansoni}} has a(n) {{c2::large lateral}} spine
Published	06/04/2024	Schistosoma {{c1::japonicum}} has a(n) {{c2::small terminal}} spine
Published	06/04/2024	Schistosoma {{c1::haematobium}} has a(n) {{c2::large terminal}} spine
Published	06/04/2024	Which species of helminths cause an acute swimmer's itch?{{c1::Schistosoma spp.}}
Published	06/04/2024	Which helminths can result in portal hypertension and cirrhosis?{{c1::Schistosoma mansoni and japonicum}}
Published	06/04/2024	Schistosoma {{c2::mansoni}} and {{c2::japonicum}} can result in {{c1::jaundice}} due to cirrhosis
Published	06/04/2024	Schistosoma mansoni and japonicum tend to inhabit the {{c1::mesenteric veins}}
Published	06/04/2024	Schistosoma haematobium tends to inhabit the {{c1::bladder}}
Published	06/04/2024	Schistosoma {{c1::haematobium}} can result in hematuria
Published	06/04/2024	What is the treatment for Schistosoma spp.?{{c1::Praziquantel}}
Published	06/04/2024	What is the intermediate host of Clonorchis sinensis?{{c1::Snails}}
Published	06/04/2024	Clonorchis sinensis tends to inhabit the {{c1::liver}} and {{c1::biliary tree}}
Published	06/04/2024	Schistosoma spp. is a(n) {{c1::blood}} fluke
Published	06/04/2024	Which trematode (fluke) is ingested in undercooked fish?{{c1::Clonorchis sinensis (liver fluke)}}
Published	06/04/2024	{{c3::Clonorchis sinensis}} is a helminth that causes {{c1::biliary tract}} inflammation, resulting in {{c2::pigmented gallstones}} and ultimately cho…
Published	06/04/2024	Which trematode (fluke) presents with RUQ pain?{{c1::Clonorchis sinensis (liver fluke)}}
Published	06/04/2024	Clonorchis sinensis (liver fluke) is a helminth that presents with '{{c1::operculated}}' eggs on stool O&P
Published	06/04/2024	What is the treatment for Clonorchis sinensis?{{c1::Praziquantel}}
Published	06/04/2024	Paragonimus westermani is a(n) {{c1::lung}} fluke
Published	06/04/2024	{{c2::Paragonimus westermani}} is a helminth that can cause chronic {{c1::cough}} with {{c1::bloody sputum}}
Published	06/04/2024	What is the intermediate host of Paragonimus westermani?{{c1::Snails}}
Published	06/04/2024	Which helminth is associated with consumption of undercooked crab meat infected with larvae?{{c1::Paragonimus westermani (lung fluke)}}
Published	06/04/2024	Paragonimus westermani (lung fluke) is a helminth that presents with '{{c1::operculated}}' eggs on stool O&P
Published	06/04/2024	What is the treatment for Paragonimus westermani?{{c1::Praziquantel}}
Published	06/04/2024	{{c2::Ascaris lumbricoides}} is a helminth that can result in {{c1::Loeffler's}} syndrome ({{c1::eosinophilic}} pneumonitis)
Published	06/04/2024	Schistosoma mansoni and japonicum can cause {{c1::portal}} hypertension
Published	06/04/2024	Which helminth is also known as whipworm?{{c1::Trichuris trichiura}}
Published	06/04/2024	Which helminth can cause loose stools, anemia and rectal prolapse (in children)?{{c1::Trichuris trichiura (whipworm)}}
Published	06/04/2024	Trichuris trichiura (whipworm) is treated with {{c1::albendazole}}
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