Roundworm Infections

Which roundworm is known as the pinworm?

• Trichuris trichiura

• Enterobius vermicularis

• Ascaris lumbricoides

• Necator americanus

What is the common food source where Trichinella spiralis is found?

• Fish

• Pork

• Chicken

• Beef

Which roundworm infection is associated with malnutrition and chronic diarrhea?

• Pinworm infection

• Ascaris infection

• Whipworm infection

• Hookworm infection

What is the condition called when the upper and lower limbs become grossly deformed due to trapped lymph?

• Pneumonia

• Elephantiasis

• Toxemia

• Hepatomegaly

Which roundworm parasite is transmitted to humans by insects such as deerflies and horseflies?

• Loa loa

• Trichuris trichiura

• Enterobius vermicularis

• Wuchereria bancrofti

What is the primary means by which pinworm infection is transmitted to other persons?

• Mosquito bites

• Finger-to-mouth contact

• Consuming contaminated water

• Inhaling infected air

Which medication is usually successful in treating Ascaris infection?

• Diethylcarbamazine

• Mebendazole

• Praziquantel

• Pyrantel pamoate

What is the primary route of transmission for hookworm infection to humans?

• Consuming contaminated food

• Mosquito bites

• Penetrating the skin

• Inhaling infected air

What is the condition called when the larvae of Wuchereria bancrofti cause extensive deformation and blockage in the lymphatic vessels?

• Pneumonia

• Elephantiasis

• Hepatomegaly

• Toxemia

What is the primary diagnostic test for Trichinella spiralis?

• Blood smear

• Biopsy of skeletal muscle

• ELISA

• Latex agglutination test