PATHOLOGY MCQ
PARASITIC DISEASES
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Question
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Disease transmitted by Arthropods-vectors:Lice-endemic areas:known in fighting armies (think WWI)
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Trench fever
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Colorado tick fever
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Arthropods transmit parasites either by injection into the blood stream of the host directly via their salivary glands, or by forcing parasites into a pool of blood which develops when chewing the skin.
Detailed explanation-2: -Arthropods form a major group of pathogen vectors with mosquitoes, flies, sand flies, lice, fleas, ticks, and mites transmitting a huge number of pathogens. Many such vectors are haematophagous, which feed on blood at some or all stages of their lives.
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