Pathology EMQ template.

Name: Abirami Murugesh-Warren

Theme: Parasites

 

OPTION LIST

 

A	Amoebiasis	I	Lymphatic filariasis
B	Toxoplasmosis	J	Strongyloidiasis
C	Cutaneous filariasis	K	Malaria
D	Schistosomiasis	L	Visceral Leishmaniasis
E	Trypanosomiasis	M
F	Cutaneous leishmaniasis	N
G	Trichomoniasis	O
H	Loaiasis	P

 

 

For each scenario below, choose the most appropriate answer from the list above. Each option may be used once, more than once or not at all.

 

1. Lethal if untreated and there is increased mortality in HIV infected individuals, the insect vector is the Sandfly.

 

2. A sexually transmitted parasitic infection

 

 

3. Diagnosis is confirmed by thick blood film which shows the presence of a Plasmodium parasite

 

 

4. A chronic disease that is spread via contaminated water and can cause liver cirrhosis and obstruction

 

 

5. Infection can lead to lymphoedema and thickening of the skin, transmitted via mosquitoes.

 

 

 

ANSWERS

1. L

2. G

3. K

4. D

5. I