Question 34 (part 2) · LEK · Enterobiasis
Indicate the true statements concerning pinworm-induced parasitosis:
1) inflammatory lesions occur in the large intestine which may lead to appendicitis.
2) the most common symptoms are itching in the anus area, abdominal pain and excessive mobility.
3) in pharmacological treatment, pyrantel is used at a dose of 10 mg/kg bw at a single dose not exceeding the maximum dose of 2g.
4) infection occurs via the oral route by swallowing eggs floating in domestic dust
5) autoendoinfection may occur, especially in patients with constipation.
The correct answer is:
2) the most common symptoms are itching in the anus area, abdominal pain and excessive mobility.
3) in pharmacological treatment, pyrantel is used at a dose of 10 mg/kg bw at a single dose not exceeding the maximum dose of 2g.
4) infection occurs via the oral route by swallowing eggs floating in domestic dust
5) autoendoinfection may occur, especially in patients with constipation.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2,4,5. —
- B. 1,2,3,4.
- C. 1,2,4.
- D. 2,4,5.
- E. all of the above
Hint
Verify each detail, including drug dosing limits, against standard management of enterobiasis.
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