Pathology EMQ template.

Name: Seethalakshmi Muthalagappan

Theme: Parasites

 

OPTION LIST

 

A	Schistosoma masoni	I	Schizonts
B	Schistosoma haematobium	J	Plasmodium yoelli
C	Schistosoma japonicum	K	Plasmodium knowlesi
D	Plasmodium malariae	L
E	Plasmodium falciparum	M
F	Plasmodium Ovale	N
G	Merozoites	O
H	Plasmodium vivax	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. This parasite causes a form of schistosomiasis that presents with haematuria and could progress to bladder cancer.

 

 

2. This parasite causes a form of schistosomiasis that can manifest in portal hypertension.

 

 

3. This parasite is limited to West Africa

 

 

4. This parasite cannot infect individuals who are negative for the Duffy blood group.

 

 

5. Causes the most fatal and medically severe form of malaria.

 

 

 

ANSWERS

1. B

2. C

3. F

4. H

5. E