Which organisms are known as the 'Unholy Trinity' causing intestinal parasitic infections in the Philippines? Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax, Plasmodium ovale Schistosoma japonicum, Schistosoma mansoni, Schistosoma haematobium Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, Loa loa Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, Hookworm

Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, Hookworm

Which treatments are used for Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis depending on the parasite present? Acyclovir, valacyclovir, famciclovir Chloroquine, quinine, artemisinin Piperazine citrate, pyrantel pamoate, mebendazole, albendazole, levamisole Penicillin, amoxicillin, erythromycin

Piperazine citrate, pyrantel pamoate, mebendazole, albendazole, levamisole

In which regions is there a high prevalence of Schistosomiasis? Region 4A (Calabarzon), Region 6 (Western Visayas), Region 7 (Central Visayas) Region 5 (Bicol), Region 8 (Samar and Leyte), Region 11 (Davao) Region 1 (Ilocos), Region 2 (Cagayan Valley), Region 3 (Central Luzon) Region 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula), Region 10 (Northern Mindanao), Region 12 (Soccsksargen)

Region 5 (Bicol), Region 8 (Samar and Leyte), Region 11 (Davao)

What are the causative agents of Schistosomiasis? Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, Loa loa Schistosoma japonicum, Schistosoma mansoni, Schistosoma haematobium Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax, Plasmodium ovale Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, Hookworm

Schistosoma japonicum, Schistosoma mansoni, Schistosoma haematobium

What is the treatment of choice for Schistosomiasis and its alternatives? Chloroquine; alternatives include Quinine and Artemisinin Praziquantel; alternatives include Oxamniquine for S. mansoni and Metrifonate for S. haematobium Albendazole; alternatives include Mebendazole and Pyrantel pamoate Acyclovir; alternatives include Valacyclovir and Famciclovir

Praziquantel; alternatives include Oxamniquine for S. mansoni and Metrifonate for S. haematobium

What is the causative agent of Paragonimiasis? Paragonimus westermani (lung fluke) Schistosoma japonicum Wuchereria bancrofti Ascaris lumbricoides

Paragonimus westermani (lung fluke)

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What is the third most prevalent infection worldwide, second only to diarrheal disease and tuberculosis?

Which organisms are known as the 'Unholy Trinity' causing intestinal parasitic infections in the Philippines?

What is the mode of transmission for Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis?

Which treatments are used for Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis depending on the parasite present?

Which disease, also known as Bilharzia or snail fever, is caused by a blood fluke transmitted by Oncomelania hupensis quadrasi?

In which regions is there a high prevalence of Schistosomiasis?

What are the causative agents of Schistosomiasis?

What is the treatment of choice for Schistosomiasis and its alternatives?

Which disease is often misdiagnosed as pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) in endemic areas due to similar manifestations?

What is the causative agent of Paragonimiasis?

What are the intermediate hosts (vectors) for Paragonimiasis?

What is the treatment for Paragonimiasis?

Which disease, commonly known as elephantiasis, is a public health concern in many endemic areas?

What are the causative agents of Filariasis?

What are the vectors for Filariasis?

What is the term for inflammation of the lymph nodes?

What is the term for inflammation of lymph vessels?

Which conditions are associated with the acute stage of Filariasis?

Which conditions develop 10-15 years from the onset of the first attack in chronic stage Filariasis?

What is the term for swelling of the scrotum?

What is the term for swelling of the upper and lower extremities?

What is the term for enlargement or thickening of the skin of the lower and/or upper extremities, scrotum, and breast?

What is the treatment for Filariasis?

Which life-threatening parasitic disease is spread to humans by mosquitoes and is mostly found in tropical countries?

What are the causative agents of Malaria?

What is the vector for Malaria?

Which laboratory examinations are used for diagnosing Malaria?

What is the treatment for Malaria?

Which communicable disease of the skin is characterized by eruptive lesions produced by the burrowing of the female parasite into the skin?

What is the causative organism of Scabies?

What is the treatment for Scabies?

Which syndrome is characterized by neurologic symptoms occurring after ingestion of poisonous shellfish?

What is the causative agent of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP)?

What is the mode of transmission for Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP)?

Which highly communicable disease is characterized by abrupt onset with fever, chills, aches, and respiratory symptoms?

What are the causative agents of Influenza?

Which acute infection is characterized by fever, rashes, and symptoms referable to the upper respiratory tract?

What is the causative agent of Measles?

What is the incubation period of Measles?

Which disease, also known as epidemic parotitis, is characterized by swelling of the parotid glands?

What is the incubation period of Mumps?

What is the causative agent of Mumps?

What is the prophylactic treatment for Mumps?

Which acute infectious disease is characterized by fever, macula-papular eruption, and vesicular lesions?

What is the incubation period of Chicken Pox?

What is the causative agent of Chicken Pox?

Which form of hepatitis is caused by a virus introduced by fecally contaminated water or food?

What is the management for Hepatitis A?

Which acute viral encephalomyelitis is fatal once signs and symptoms appear and is transmitted by dogs?

What is the causative agent of Rabies?

What is the term for rabies transmitted by dogs?

What is the term for rabies that is a disease of wild animals and bats?

What is the mode of transmission for Rabies?

What is the incubation period of Rabies?

Which disease is recognized as both emerging and re-emerging, affecting birds and caused by a varying virus?

What is the causative agent of Bird Flu / Avian Influenza?

What are the causative agents of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever?

What is the source of infection for Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever?

Which diagnostic tests are used for Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever?

What is the treatment for Dengue?

Which newly recognized form of pneumonia is part of the coronavirus family and emerged from the Arabian Peninsula in 2012?

What is the causative agent of SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)?

SARS-CoV-2 is also known as?

What are the signs and symptoms of SARS during the prodromal and respiratory phases?

What does GSC stand for in the context of bacterial sexually transmitted infections?

What type of sexually transmitted infection is Trichomoniasis?

Which infections are classified as viral sexually transmitted infections?

What is the causative agent of Gonorrhea?

What is the treatment for Gonorrhea?

What is the causative agent of Syphilis?

What are the signs and symptoms of Syphilis in its different stages?

What are the symptoms of Primary Syphilis?

What is a notable symptom of Secondary Syphilis?

What are the symptoms of Tertiary Syphilis?

What is the treatment for Syphilis?

What is the causative agent of Chlamydia?

What is the treatment for Chlamydia?

What is the causative agent of Trichomoniasis?

What is the treatment for Trichomoniasis?

Which virus causes Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)?

What is the causative agent of AIDS?

What are the treatments for AIDS?

What is the causative agent of Genital Herpes?

What is the treatment for Genital Herpes?

What is the causative agent of Hepatitis B?

What is the mode of transmission for Hepatitis B?

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