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Hydatid cyst disease is caused by which of the following parasites
echinococcus multilocularis
enteroboius vermicularis
echinococcus granulosus
ascaris lumbricoides
entamoeba hystolitica
Which of the following is not a definitive host in case of hydatid cyst disease?
a dog
a wolf
a human
a fox
all of the above
Which is the most commonly affected human organ by the hydatid cyst disease?
the kidneys
the brain
the muscles
the liver
the spleen
How many layers does the hydatid cyst have?
one
two
three
four
five
Which of the following is a complication of the hydatid cyst?
rupture
pressure effect
secondary infection
allergic reactions
If a hydatid cyst ruptures into the peritoneal cavity it could cause
anaphylaxis
bowel obstruction
diarrhea
hepatitis
blindness
Which of the following blood tests is specific and sensitive for diagnosing human hydatidosis?
complete blood count
blood urea nitrogen
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
differential blood count
liver blood tests
Definitive treatment of the hydatid cyst disease could be achieved with
broad spectrum antibiotics
surgery + antihelmintic drugs
non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs
alcohol ablation
Which of the following drugs is an anti-helmintic antibiotic?
ciprofloxaxcin
vancomycin
metronidazole
nystatin
albendazole
Humans may become infected with hydatid cyst disease by
consuming contaminated low growing fruits and vegetables
drinking unpasteurized milk
consuming raw meat
consuming raw eggs
