1.

​ ​Six 18 year old women return from a recent

Canadian camping trip with abdominal cramping, gas, pain
and diarrhea that is pale, greasy, and malodorous. They drank
untreated steam water on the last 2 days of the trip after losing
their water filter. What is the most likely causative agent?
A. Entamoeba histolytica
B. Giardia lablia
C. Naegleria fowleri
D. NOTA
2. ​ ​A 34 year old woman who recently returned from
vacation in Nantucket Island is admitted at Massachusetts
General Hospital. She is reported to be having fever, joint
pains and lymphadenopathy. Ocular findings and serologic
tests show many retinal nerve fiber layer infarcts and an
elevated titer of parasitic antibodies. She was diagnosed with
Nantucket fever. What is the most likely causative agent?
A. Onchocerca volvulus
B. Bayliascaris procyonis
C. Babesia microti
D. Loa loa
3. ​Based from the question in no. 2, this parasite is usually
transmitted by which of the following vector?
A. Black fly
B. Blacklegged tick
C. Mango fly
D. NOTA
4. ​ ​Laboratory findings of an infection with Capillaria
philippinensis include all of the following EXCEPT:
I. High levels of Immunoglobulin E
II. Low electrolyte levels (especially potassium)
III. Malabsorption of fats and sugars
IIII. Severe protein-losing enteropathy
A. I only
B. I, II, IV
C. IV only

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 D. NOTA

5. ​ ​The principal vector of malaria in the Philippines

which is also the vector of filarial worm in Mountain
Province, Sulu and Palawan is usually identified as?
A. Anopheles flavirostris
B. Mansonia spp.
C. Anopheles litoralis
D. Anopheles balabacensis
6. ​ ​This type of concentration technique is not usually
appropriate for recovery of operculated eggs, schistosomes, or
infertile ascaris eggs but is most commonly recommended for
the recovery of oocysts
A. COPT
B. Ritchie formalin-ether method
C. Zinc sulfate flotation method
D. NOTA
7. ​This type of concentration technique is routinely used for
concentrating eggs and cysts
A. COPT
B. Ritchie formalin-ether method
C. Zinc sulfate flotation method
D. NOTA

8. ​ ll of the following are stool preservatives EXCEPT:

A
I. Sodium Acetate-Acetic Acid Formalin (SAF)
II. Eagle’s solution
III. Brine solution
IIII. Schaudinn’s solution

A. I only
B. II, III, IV
C. II & IV
D. II & III

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 9. ​ ​Entamoeba histolytica is the most invasive of the
parasites in the Entamoeba family. It adheres to host cell
through which of the following virulence factors?
A. Amebapores
B. Cilia
C. Gal/Gal NAc lectin
D. Cysteine proteinases
10. ​Etiologic agent of celebral malaria:
A. Plasmodium ovale
B. Plasmodium falciparum
C. Plasmodium malariae
D. Plasmodium vivax
11. ​ ​This specie of Taenia resembling Taenia saginata
known to infect humans was isolated in the aborogines of
Taiwan. The identification of this parasite is:
A. Taenia asiatica
B. Taenia solium
C. Taenia versicolor
D. Taenia aquatica
12. ​ ​A 5 year old child is rushed to the ER due to severe
abdominal pain, fever, malaise, and cough. Blood work
shows elevated eosinophil count and a stool exam was
ordered. The MTOD saw a thick, transparent egg with a
hyaline shell that appears to be “decorticated” on the fecal
smear. What is the outer layer of the egg that was seen?
A. Vitelline layer
B. Lipoidal layer
C. Mammilated layer
D. Glycogen layer
13. ​All of the following is not true of the Taenia spp.,
EXCEPT:
A. Taenia saginata and Taenia solium can be differentiated
under a microscope by observing radial striation patterns of
Taenia eggs.
B. Taenia saginata has 7-15 finger-like later branches
compared to 15-20 tree-like later brances of Taenia solium.
C. Counter staining can be used to differentiate lateral
branches of Taenia spp.

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 D. NOTA

14. ​The 2 Intermediate host of Paragonimus westermani:

nd

A. Seaweeds
B. Crayfish
C. Snail
D. Any of the above
15. ​ ​All of the following Computed axial tomography
(CAT) scan patterns in localizing neurocysticercosis caused
by Taenia solium are observed, EXCEPT:
A. Crescent shaped calcification with granular imaging
B. A small calcified area within a cystic space
C. A round low-density area without surrounding
enhancement after administration of contrast dye
D. Ring-enhancement after injection of contrast dye

16. ​The habitat of adult Trichinella spiralis is in the:

A. Large intestine
B. Small intestine
C. Portal vein
D. Striated muscle
17. ​ ​A Travel Blogger was admitted at a hospital while
in Colombia due to chest pains, shortness of breath and
swelling of legs and feet. Electroencephalogram show
ventricular extrasystole and artrial fibrillation and was
immediately suspected to be suffering from non-ischemic
cardiomyopathy. Blood smear was ordered and demonstrated
C, U, and S-shaped trypomastigotes. What is the most likely
causative agent?
A. Trypanosoma brucei
B. Leishmania donovani
C. Trypanosoma cruzi
D. Babesia microti
18. ​ ​Infective stage consists of an egg with a thin
hyaline shell with one flattened side usually with fully
developed larvae within. This parasite is:
A. Ascaris lumbricoides

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 B. Enterobius vermicularis
C. Bayliascaris procyonis
D. Strongyloides stercoralis

19. ​The identifying characteristics of Plasmodium ovale

infections are:
A. Oval red blood cells
B. Band forms
C. Crescent shaped gametocytes
D. Schuffner’s dots
20. ​The male sex cell of malarial parasites is the:
A. Schizont
B. Sporozoite
C. Microgametocyte
D. Macrogametocyte

21. ​Taenia solium

A. 7-15 tree-like lateral branches
B. 15-20 finger-like lateral branches
C. 15-20 tree-like lateral branches
D. 7-15 finger-like lateral branches
22. ​All of the ff. is true of T. brucei complex, EXCEPT:
A. Only the epimastigote and trypomastigote forms are
exhibited by the T. brucei complex
B. C, U, and S-shaped trypomastigotes are observed in stained
smears
C. The infective stage of this parasite is the metacyclic
trypomastigotes
D. It is principaly transmitted by a tsetse fly
23. ​Which of the following statements describe Gambian
trypanosomiasis?
I. Enlargement of lymph node which are non-tender and have
the consistency of ripe plums
II. Delayed sensation to pain
III. Kerandel’s sign
IIII. Winterbottom’s sign
A. I & II
B. I, II, III
C. I,II,III, IV

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 D. II & IV

24. ​ ​According to World Health Organization (WHO)

classification of intensity of infections with soil-transmited
helminthes and schistosomiasis, ≥400 epg is graded as:
A. Light intensity
B. Moderate intensity
C. Marked intensity
D. Heavy intensity
25. ​ ​Pipestem fibrosis, a pipe-shaped fibrosis with
hyaline thickening in the portal vein, is a pathognomonic
finding in cases of:
A. Schistosomiasis
B. Ascariasis
C. Taeniasis
D. Trichinelliasis
26. ​Infective stage of Leishmanial spp. to man
A. Leptomastigote
B. Promastigote
C. Trypomastigote
D. Epimastigote
27. ​ ​A 45 year old Nigerian sheepherder, in China
presents with “hepatitis”. Since other criteria are not met, X-
ray angiography is performed of the abdomen with the result
that a tumor-like body is revealed within the liver. Because of
his occupation, a casoni test is performed and found positive.
What is the most likely etiologic agen involved in this
infection?
A. Echinococcus granulosus
B. Echinostoma ilocanum
C. Fasciola hepatica
D. Trichinella spiralis
28. ​Most commonly known as the Garrison’s fluke
A. Raillietina garrisoni
B. Fasciola hepatica
C. Spirometra spp.
D. Echinostoma ilocanum

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 29. ​All of the following statements are not true regarding
Hymenolepis nana, EXCEPT:
I. It is the smallest tapeworm infecting humans
II. The intermediate host of this parasite is the cats
III. It has bipolar thickenings but lack bipolar filaments
IIII. The scolex of this tapeworm is rudimentary and unarmed
A. II only
B. I, II
C. I only
D. I,II, III, IV
E. II, III, IV
30. ​ ​ ​ is the area of biology concerned with the
phenomenon of dependence of one living organism on another.
A. Ecology
B. Parasitology
C. Symbiosis
D. NOTA
31. ​Which of the ff. parasites is capable of autoinfection?
I. Strongyloides stercoralis
II. Enterobius vermicularis
III. Hymenolepis nana
IIII. Ascaris lumbricoides
A. I only
B. I & II
C. I, II,III
D. I,II,III, IV
32. ​Which of the following is true of Enterobius
vermicularis?
I. Infective stage consists of an egg with a thin hyaline shell
with one flattened side usually with fully developed larvae
within
II. It is capable of autoinfection
III. It is commonly known as pin worm or seat worm

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 IIII. It can be acquired through inhalation of air-borne eggs
A. I & III
B. I, III, IV
C. I,II,III
D. I,II,III,IV

33. ​The following are correctly paired scientific names and

common names of parasites, EXCEPT:
A. Capillaria philippinensis – Pudoc worm
B. Enterobius vermicularis – Society worm
C. Toxocara canis – Dog heart worm
D. Paragonimus westermani – Japanese Lung fluke
34. ​Entamoeba histolytica belong to what superclass?
A. Rhizopoda
B. Amoebida
C. Mollusca
D. Arthropoda
35. ​Which of the ff. cestodes is a member of the Order
Pseudophyllidea?
I. Diphyllobothrium latum
II. Dypilidium caninum
III. Spirometra spp.
IIII. Echinococcus spp.
A. I,II,III,IV
B. I, III
C. II,IV
D. I,II,III
36. ​All of the ff. choices are true of Cyclophyllideans
EXCEPT:
I. Gravid segments undergo apolysis due to lack of uterine
pore
II. Eggs are immature and operculated when laid
III. Worms generally require two intermediate hosts
IIII. Eggs are mature and non-operculated when laid
A. I,IV
B. I,II,III
C. II, III
D. I,III, IV

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 37. ​All of the ff. choices are true of Pseudophyllideans
EXCEPT:
I. Gravid segments undergo apolysis due to lack of uterine
pore
II. Eggs are immature and operculated when laid
III. Worms generally require two intermediate hosts
IIII. Eggs are mature and non-operculated when laid
A. I,IV
B. I,II,III
C. II, III
D. I,III, IV
38. ​Which of the following is a true ameba?
A. Endolimax nana
B. Entamoeba hartmanni
C. Dientamoeba fragilis
D. Iodamoeba butschlii
39. ​The mature cyst of an Entamoeba histolytica has how
many nuclei?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
40. ​ ​In the laboratory diagnosis of Leishmania donovani
what is the preferred specimen in which to find leishman-
donovan bodies?
A. Bone marrow
B. Blood
C. CSF
D. Vaginal discharge

41. ​ A hexacanth embryo is enclosed in a radially striated

shell this egg belongs to the genus:
A. Trichuris

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 B. Taenia
C. Trichostrongylus
D. Trichinella
42. ​A 45 year old Scandinavian woman is rushed to the
hospital due to abdominal discomfort, weakness, and paling of
the skin. Her blood picture shows pancytopenia but gastric
analysis shows normal HCl levels. Because of the nature of her
descent, she was asked if she ate any fresh water fish before she
felt anything different. The woman recalls eating a Salmon
sashimi from the local market. The most likely parasite is:
A. Ascaris lumbricoides
B. Trichinella spiralis
C. Taenia solium
D. Diphyllobothrium latum
43. ​What is the infective stage of Trypanosoma spp. to
man?
A. Promastigote
B. Amastigote
C. Metacyclic trypomastigote
D. Epimastigote
44. ​Some parasites known to infect man have the capability
of intracellular sequestration. Which of the following can
proliferate inside the macrophages of the various organs?
A. Trypanosoma cruzi
B. Leishmania donovani
C. Both
D. Neither
45. ​Trematodes
I. are generally grouped together based on their habitat
II. are generally called tapeworms
III. usually have non-operculated eggs and the infective
stage for all these trematodes is the metacercarie with
the exception of schistosomes
IIII. usually have separate sexes as adults with the
exception of schistosomes
A. I only
B. I, II, III
C. II only
D. I,II,III, IV

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 46. ​ ​Bile stained egg that is 75 microns at its greatest
diameter and contains hexacanth embryo that lacks polar
knobs or filaments is that of
A. Hymenolepis nana
B. Hymenolepis diminuta
C. Diphyllobothrium latum
D. Taenia saginata
47. ​ ​The eggs of this tapeworm have an operculum at
one end and a small abopercular knob at the other. The eggs
are undeveloped or immature. The most likely parasite is?
A. Diphyllobothrium
B. Dipylidium
C. Paragonimus
D. Hymenolepis
48. ​Which of the following parasites poses a particular
hazard for immunodeficient individuals?
A. Giardia
B. Cryptosporidium
C. Both
D. Neither
49. ​ ​What do Leishmania spp., Microfilariae,
Trypanosomes, and malarial organisms have in common?
A. They all possess flagella
B. They all appear in blood smears
C. They all appear intracellularly
D. They are all demonstrated by trichrome preparations
50. ​The specimen of choice for the diagnosis of Onchocerca
volvulus:
A. Skin snips
B. Thick films
C. Xenodiagnosis
D. Bone marrow aspiration
51. ​The ventral sucker of a fluke is called
A. Cercariae
B. Acetabulum
C. Strobila
D. NOTA

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 52. ​Which of the following is NOT characteristic of the
Phylum Platyhelminths
A. Bilateral Symmetry
B. 3 cell layers, No coelom (Acoelomate)
C. Extensive capillary system
D. Dorsoventrally flattened Parallel Nerves with lateral
branches
E. Excretion "Flame Bulb system"

53. ​The following are correctly paired flukes and their

corresponding 2 intermediate host, EXCEPT:
nd

A. Echinostoma ilocanum – Susong pampang

B. Fasciolopsis buski – Kangkong
C. Paragonimus westermani – Ulang
D. Clonorchis sinensis – Kuhol
54. ​What Cestode has an operculated egg similar to the
Trematodes?
A. Diphyllobothrium latum
B. Echinococcus granulosus
C. Paragonimus westermani
D. Taenia species ​
55. ​ ​The observation of piroplasts in packets of two or
three or a Maltese cross formation in a stained blood film is
most likely indicates:
A. Plasmodium ovale
B. Babesia microti
C. Trypanosome brucei
D. Leishmania donovani
56. ​ ​The demonstration of chorioretinitis and cerebral
calcifications in a newborn would result in which of these
laboratory requests?
A. Casoni skin test
B. Bentonite flocculation test
C. FTA-ABS test
D. Sabin–Feldman dye test

57. ​ ​The string test (Entero-Test) for obtaining small

specimen for duodenal contents for parasitic infection would

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 be most appropriate for:
A. C. mesnili
B. E. nana
C. G. lamblia
D. E. histolytica
58. ​ ​A 15 year old male returns from a summer in
Paraguay in a village infested with reduviid bugs and presents
with fever. Based on his travel history, a Giemsta-stained
blood smear analysis is performed and shows the presence of
parasites. What is the most likely etiologic agent?
A. P. ovale
B. T. cruzi
C. N. fowleri
D. G. lamblia
59. ​The method of choice to detect Acanthamoeba spp. from
corneal ulcer scrapings is:
A. Nory, MacNeal, and Nicole (NNN) medium
B. Culture on McCoy cells
C. Tzanck’s smear
D. Direct exam
60. ​ ​Which of the following organisms penetrates skin,
is endemic in Africa and the Middle East, has large terminal
spines on its eggs, and is found in urine samples?
A. P. westermani
B. S. mansoni
C. S. japonicum
D. S. haematobium
61. ​ ​The eggs of Echinostoma ilocanum are notably
similar to which of the following trematode egg?
A. Fasciolopsis buski.
B. Dicrocoelium dendriticum
C. Either
D. Neither
62. ​Which of the following larva can be seen in sputum
samples?
I. Ascaris lumbricoides
II. Strongyloides stercoralis
III. Hookworms
IIII. Paragonimus westermani

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 A. I, II
B. I, II, III
C. I,II,III, IV
D. I only
63. ​ ​Nematode parasite thought to have been the “fiery
serpent” of the ancient Israelites. This parasite, which is the
serpent like symbol depicted in Rod of Asclepius, is:
A. Dirofilaria immitis
B. Dracunculus medinensis
C. Angiostrongylus cantonensi
D. Ancylostoma caninum
64. ​Which of the following microfilariae is unsheathed?
A. Wuchureria bancrofti
B. Brugia malayi
C. Onchocerca volvulus
D. Loa loa
65. ​ ​Though most patients are asymptomatic, this
parasitic infection is a chronic infection characterized by daily
amounts of blood loss that leads into a microcytic type of
anemia and hypoalbuminemia. The parasite causing this
infection is:
A. Ascaris lumbricoides
B. Trichuris trichiura
C. Diphyllobothrium latum
D. NOTA
66. ​ ​The adult female is characterized by having a
barber’s pole appearance due to the looping of the whitish
uterus around the reddish digestive tract:
A. Angiostrongyloides stercoralis
B. Ancylostoma duodenale
C. Angiostrongylus cantonensis
D. Ancylostoma caninum
67. ​The following are characteristics of Liver flukes,
EXCEPT:
A. Eggs of the three species of liver flukes can be easily
differentiated under a microscope.
B. Eggs of these parasites are yellowish-brown, ovoid, and
measure 26 to 30 µm by 15 to 17 m.
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 host.
D. The location of the vitellaria of these flukes is found in the
middle third of the body at the level of the uterus.
68. ​ ​Echinostoma ilocanum can be distinguished from
those of the other flukes because it is the only fluke to have
snails as both their 1 and 2 intermediate hosts. Which of the
st nd

following snails is the 2 intermediate host of this parasite?

nd

A. Gyraulus convexiusculus
B. Pila luzonica
C. Both
D. Neither
69. ​Cercaria of Fasciolopsis buski attaches and encysts on
surfaces of various acquatic plants.
Which of the following examples of aquatic plants does this
cercaria encyst?

A. Trapa bacarnis (Water caltrop)

B. Ipomea obscura (Morning glory)
C. Nymphaea (Lotus)
D. Any of the above
70. ​All of the following are true regarding Fasciolopsis
buski, EXCEPT:
A. Fascioplis buski when compared to Fasciola hepatica and
Fasciola gigantica, the former has a cephalic cone and its
intestinal ceca are branched.
B. The two testes of Fasciolopsis buski are dendritic and are
arranged in tandem in the posterior half of the body.
C. Fasciolopsis infection is endemic in Asia, China, Korea,
and India.
D. The egg is large, operculated, and unembryonated when
first passed, and indistinguishable from eggs of F. hepatica
and F. gigantica.
71. ​The first intermediate host of Clonorchis sinensis
belongs to the genera Bithinia.
The first intermediate host of Opisthorchis felineus belongs
to the genera Bulinus.
A. first statement is true, second statement is false
B. first statement is false, second statement is true
C. both statements are false

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 D. both statements are ture
72. ​ ​25-year old Cara, who is in her 30 week of th

pregnancy had an ultrasound examination that revealed

growth retarded fetus with a large head and calcifications
within the brain. Umbilical blood was cultured and crescent
shaped trophozoites were grown. The organism concerned is:
A. Giardia lamblia
B. Plasmodium falciparum
C. Toxocara cati
D. Toxoplasma gondii

73. ​Naegleria fowleri is the etiologic agent of Primary

Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM).
Acanthamoeba castellani is the etiologic agent of
Secondary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (SAM).
A. first statement is true, second statement is false
B. first statement is false, second statement is true
C. both statements are true
D. both statements are false
74. ​Schistosoma mansoni has large terminal spine on its
eggs.
Schistosoma japonicum has small lateral spine appearing as
a small hook on its eggs.
A. first statement is true, second statement is false
B. first statement is false, second statement is true
C. both statements are true
D. both statements are false
75. ​An 18-year old male presented with a severe ulcerative
lesion on her right ear of 6 weeks duration. Her right ear was
edematous and erythematous with a large, painless ulcerative
lesion covering a third of the pinna and satellite papular lesions
on the posterior. He was diagnosed with chiclero's ulcer. Stained
smears of the lesion showed abundant Leishmania parasites. The
most likely specie involved with this infection is:
A. Leishmania tropica
B. Leishmania donovani
C. Leishmania braziliensis
D. NOTA
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 appear in sputum, and is usually accompanied by blood and
charcot leyden crystals. The parasite most likely is:
A. Ascaris lumbricoides
B. Spirometra spp.
C. Necatur americanus
D. Paragonimus westermani
77. ​The incorrect match between organism and the
appropriate diagnostic procedure is:
A. Onchocerca volvulus : examination of skin snips
B. Cryptosporidium : modified acid-fast stain
C. Echinococcus granulosus : routine ova and parasite
examination
D. Schistosoma haematobium : examination of urine sediment

78. ​ pirometra belongs to the phylum Platyhelminthes.

S
​Ascaris lumbricoides belongs to the phylum Nematoda.
A. first statement is true, second statement is false
B. first statement is false, second statement is true
C. both statements are chrue
D. both statements are false
79. ​Which specimen is the least likely to provide recovery
of Trichomonas vaginalis?
A. Feces
B. Urine
C. Urethral discharge
D. Vaginal discharge
80. ​ ​Which parasite causes eosinophilic
meningoencephalitis, a form of larva migrans causing fever,
headache, stiff neck, and increased cells in the spinal fluid?
A. Angiostrongyloides stercoralis
B. Angiostrongylus cantonensis
C. Ancylostoma braziliense
D. Strongyloides stercoralis
81. ​When humans have hydatid disease, the causative agent
and host classification are:
A. Echinococcus granulosus—accidental intermediate host
B. Echinococcus granulosus—definitive host
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 D. Neither
82. ​ ​A 45-year-old hunter developed fever, myalgia, and
periorbital edema. He has a history of bear meat consumption.
The most likely causative agent is:
A. Toxoplasma gondii
B. Taenia solium
C. Hymenolepis nana
D. Trichinella spiralis
83. ​ ​60-year-old Brazilian patient with cardiac
irregularities and congestive heart failure suddenly dies.
Examination of the myocardium revealed numerous
amastigotes, an indication that the cause of death was most
likely:
A. Leishmaniasis with Leishmania donovani
B. Trypanosomiasis with Trypanosoma gambiense
C. Trypanosomiasis with Trypanosoma cruzi
D. Leishmaniasis with Leishmania braziliense

84. ​The miracidial hatching test helps to demonstrate the

viability of eggs of:
A. Taenia species
B. Schistosoma species
C. Hookworm species
D. Opisthorchis species
85. ​The adult tapeworm of Echinococcus granulosus is
found in the intestine of:
A. Dogs
B. Sheep
C. Humans
D. Cattle
86. ​Eating poorly cooked pork can lead to an infection with:
A. Taenia solium and Trichinella spiralis
B. Taenia saginata and Hymenolepis nana
C. Trichuris trichiura and Hymenolepis diminuta
D. Diphyllobothrium latum and Ascaris lumbricoides
87. ​Characteristics of the rhabditiform larvae of
Strongyloides stercoralis include a:
A. Short buccal capsule and large genital primordium
B. Long buccal capsule and pointed tail

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 C. Short buccal capsule and small genital primordium
D. Small genital primordium and notch in tail

88. ​In infections with Taenia solium, humans can serve as

the:
A. Definitive host
B. Intermediate host
C. Either
A. Neither
89. ​Which microfilariae are usually not found circulating in
the peripheral blood?
A. Brugia malayi
B. Onchocerca volvulus
C. Wuchereria bancrofti
D. Loa loa

90. ​ ​Ova of Strongyloides stercoralis and Ascaris

lumbricoides is similar and specie identification is impossible
under a microscope.
Harada-Mori technique is used to demonstrate and
differentiate filariform larva of S. stercoralis and A.
lumbricoides.
A. first statement is true, second statement is false
B. first statement is false, second statement is true
C. both statement are true
D. both statement are false
91. ​Diphyllobothrium latum is the only non-operculated
tapeworm.
​Schistosomes are the only operculated flukes.
A. first statement is true, second statement is false
B. first statement is false, second statement is true
C. both statements are true
D. both statements are false
92. ​Swimmer’s itch is caused by:
A. Schistosomal cercaria
B. Schistosomal metacercaria
C. Both

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 D. Neither
93. ​A 40-year old fisherman from Compostela Valley is
admitted at Davao Regional Center. He presents with acid peptic
disease with mucoid diarrhea. Due to the symptoms manifested
by the patient, Medical history was taken and it was noted that
he had eaten raw fish during a drinking session. Kato-Katz
method is performed and many eggs were recovered. What is
the most likely etiologic agent?
A. Enterobius vermicularis
B. Heterophyes heterophyes
C. Fasciloa hepatica
D. Diphyllobothrium latum
94. ​Which of the following describes a schistosomule?
A. A free living cercaria
B. Unembryonated egg
C. Cercaria without a tail
D. Double-headed metacercaria

95. ​ ​During World War II, American soldiers landed on

Gulf of Leyte. Soon after the exposure, several soldiers
developed itching in their lower extremities which appeared
to be a rash. Months after the first exposure, granulomas are
observed in the liver which led to portal hypertension.
Circumoval Precipitin Test (COPT) is performed and
demonstrated bleb formation. The parasite which caused this
infection is most likely to be?
A. Schistosoma japonicum
B. Fasciola hepatica
C. Clonorchis sinensis
D. Echinostoma ilocanum
96. ​The following are liver flukes, EXCEPT:
A. Fasciola hepatica
B. Clonorchis sinensis
C. Opisthorchis viverrini
D. NOTA
97. ​Aquatic plants serve as 2 intermediate host to which of
nd

the following?
A. Fasciolopsis buski
B. Fasciola hepatica

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 C. Both
D. Neither
98. ​ ​The following sets of parasite and their
corresponding disease are incorrectly paired, EXCEPT:
I. Schistosoma japonicum : Katayama fever
II. Entamoeba histolytica : Gay-Bowel syndrome
III. Trypanosoma cruzi : Baghdad boil
IIII. Leishmania braziliensis : Mucocutaneous
leishmaniasis
A. I,IV
B. II,III
C. I,III
D. II,IV
99. ​The stage predominantly seen in the smear of is the
band form of the developing trophozoite:
A. Plasmodium vivax
B. Plasmodium knowlesi
C. Plasmodium falciparum
D. Plasmodium ovale
E. Plasmodium malariae
100. ​Artemisin, a drug that proved to be one of the most
effective anti-malarial drug and an improvement on
chloroquine, was discovered by an 84-year old Chinese
parasitologist who just recently won the 2015 Nobel Prize in
Medicine due to his discovery. Who is this parasitologist?
A. Mao Zedong
B. To Youyou
C. Yao Ming
D. Den Di

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 ​“A
hero is someone who, in spite of
weakness, doubt or not always knowing the
answers, goes ahead and overcomes anyway”
----YOU ARE A HERO! (* ω )
​ ​ ​ ​ ​GOOD LUCK!

ANSWER KEY

1. ​
2. B ​ ​
3. C
4. B
5. D
6. A
7. B
8. C
9. D
10. C
11. B
12. A
13. D
14. D
15. B
16. A
17. B
18. C
19. B
20. A
21. C
22. D
23. B
24. C
25. D
26. A
27. B

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29. D
30. C
31. B
32. C
33. D
34. C
35. A
36. B
37. C
38. A
39. B ​ ​
40. D
41. A
42. B
43. D
44. C
45. C
46. A
47. B
48. A
49. C
50. B
51. A
52. B
53. C
54. D
55. A
56. B
57. D
58. C
59. B
60. A
61. D
62. A
63. B
64. B
65. C
66. D

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68. A
69. B
70. D
71. A
72. C
73. D
74. A
75. B
76. C
77. D
78. C
79. C
80. A
81. B
82. A
83. D
84. C
85. B
86. A
87. D
88. A
89. C
90. B
91. D
92. D
93. A
94. B
95. C
96. A
97. D
98. C
99. A
100. E
101. B​

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