Epidemiology

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What is the geographic distribution of Entamoeba hartmanni?
= Cosmopolitan
How does the prevalence of Entamoeba hartmanni compare to that of Entamoeba histolytica in areas with accurate diagnoses?
= Similar prevalence
How is Entamoeba hartmanni primarily transmitted?
= Through contaminated food or water
What accounts for the transmission of Entamoeba hartmanni?
= Ingestion of infected cysts
How do food and water become contaminated with Entamoeba hartmanni?
= Similar means as Entamoeba histolytica
Which of the following is NOT a common route of transmission for Entamoeba hartmanni?a)Fecal-oral routeb) Contaminated food and waterc) Sexual transmissiond) Inhalation of aerosolized cysts
= Sexual transmisision
What is the primary source of contaminated food and water with Entamoeba hartmanni cysts?
= Animal feces
How can the transmission of Entamoeba hartmanni be prevented?
= Improved sanitation and hygiene practices
Which of the following populations may be at higher risk for Entamoeba hartmanni infection?a)Children under 5 years oldb) Pregnant womenc) Healthcare workersd) Elderly individuals
= Chidren under 5 years old
What is the main difference between the transmission of Entamoeba hartmanni and Entamoeba histolytica?
= Entamoeba hartmanni is primarily transmitted through contaminated food, while Entamoeba histolytica is transmitted through direct contact with infected individuals.