Helminths Questions: Jenna Kelly
Helminths Questions: Jenna Kelly
Helminths Questions: Jenna Kelly
Jenna Kelly*
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Module Quiz: Helminths
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Q1: Onchocerciasis is caused by the filarial worm Onchocerca
volvulus. Which of the following statements about O. volvulus
is false?
a) Black flies transmit the mature larval forms of O. volvulus to humans
b) Female worms produce embryonic microfilariae that swarm underneath of the
epidermis and can enter the eye
c) Infection with O. volvulus causes itchy cutaneous lesions, skin rashes and
depigmentation
d) The worm is encased in fibrous tissue that can present clinically as palpable
subcutaneous nodules
e) Ocular lesions associated with O. volvulus infection can decrease visual acuity or
cause total blindness
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Q1: Onchocerciasis is caused by the filarial worm Onchocerca
volvulus. Which of the following statements about O. volvulus
is false?
a) Black flies transmit the mature larval forms of O. volvulus to humans Correct!
Black flies transmit immature larval forms to humans, not mature larval forms.
b) Female worms produce embryonic microfilariae that swarm underneath of the
epidermis and can enter the eye Incorrect; Embryonic microfilariae can exit the
nodule and enter the eye.
c) Infection with O. volvulus causes itchy cutaneous lesions, skin rashes and
depigmentation Incorrect; These are all symptoms of Onchocerciasis.
d) The worm is encased in fibrous tissue that can present clinically as palpable
subcutaneous nodules Incorrect; Onchocerciasis can present clinically as palpable
subcutaneous nodules that are caused by the fibrous tissue-encased worm.
e) Ocular lesions associated with O. volvulus infection can decrease visual acuity or
cause total blindness Incorrect; If left untreated, O. volvulus can decrease visual
acuity or cause blindness.
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Q2: Which of the following is true regarding urinary
Schistosomiasis?
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Q2: Which of the following is true regarding urinary
Schistosomiasis?
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Q3: All of the following are symptoms of Dracunculiasis
infection except:
a) Tetanus
b) Abscess
c) Painful edema
d) Septic arthritis
e) Facial redness
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Q3: All of the following are symptoms of Dracunculiasis
infection except:
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Q4: Which of the following does not accurately describe
Lymphatic filariasis?
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Q4: Which of the following does not accurately describe Lymphatic
filariasis?
a) It mainly affects the lower limb Incorrect; Lymphatic filariasis usually affects the
lower limbs (it may also affect the scrotum, vulva, upper limb and breast).
b) Chyluria is the most common manifestation Incorrect; This is the most common
manifestation.
c) The intermediate vector is the mollusc Correct! The intermediate vector of
Lymphatic filariasis is the mosquito.
d) It is caused by the parasitic worms Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia malayi
Incorrect; Lymphatic filariasis is caused by Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia malayi
parasites.
e) Treatment involves yearly doses with both albendazole and diethylcarbamazine
Incorrect; Lymphatic filariasis is treated yearly with doses of both albendazole and
diethylcarbamazine.
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Q5: Which of the following strategies is best suited to control the spread of
Schistosomiasis?
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Q5: Which of the following strategies is best suited to control
the spread of Schistosomiasis?
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Q6: Dracunuculiasis is caused by the ______ worm and
transmitted by the ______ vector.
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Q6: Dracunuculiasis is caused by the ______ worm and
transmitted by the ______ vector.
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Q7: Which of the following statements about soil-transmitted
helminthiases is false?
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Q7: Which of the following statements about soil-transmitted
helminthiases is false?
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Case study: Helminths
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Case study: Helminths
Dracunculiasis
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Discussion questions: Helminths
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Acknowledgments
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Credits
Author-Jenna Kelly4
Review by Akre M Adja1, Sina Helbig2, Alia
Tayea3, Neil Arya4
1: Institut Pierre Richet, Université de Cocody Abidjan
2: Boston University School of Medicine, Division of
Infectious Diseases, Boston, MA, USA
3: Médecins Sans Frontières
4: Western University, University of Waterloo,
McMaster University
Contact narya@uwaterloo.ca