BIOCHEMISTRY, BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACEUTICS

          MCQs on Helminths/Parasitic worms(Tapeworms, Roundworms, and Flukes) 1. A 40 year old male elementary school teacher residing in a rural area comes to a local clinic complaining of abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fatigue. He reports experiencing these symptoms for the past two weeks. He mentions that the abdominal pain is intermittent and is often accompanied by cramps. He also has noticed the presence of blood in his stool and occasional weight loss. The man has no significant medical history or known allergies. He is not taking any medications, and has not recently traveled to other regions. During the physical examination, the healthcare provider notes tenderness in lower abdomen of the patient and conducts a digital rectal examination, which reveals the presence of blood-tinged stool. Vital signs, including temperature, pulse, and blood pressure, are within normal limits. Based on the symptoms, the healthcare provider orders several diagnostic tests ...

                                       Multiple Choice Questions on Foodborne and waterborne pathogens 1. Which of the following tapeworms parasite is usually found in raw pork? a) Taenia saginata b) Taenia solium      c) Ascaris lumbricoides d) Trichuris trichiura 2. Name the common waterborne illness that is most prevalent in the nations like Haiti, India, Nepal, and other poor regions with lack of clean drinking water and good sanitation practices. a) Cholera       b) Hand, Foot and mouth disease c) Chagas disease d) Kala-azar / Leishmaniasis 3. Which of the following gram positive bacteria is a common pathogen that can adulterate dairy, and frozen products? a) Staphylococcus saprophyticus b) Listeria monocytogenes      c) Giardia lamblia d) Bacillus cereus 4. Canned food poisoning is commonly linked to which of the following microorga...