Cards (10)

  • Which animals are primarily considered hosts for E. polecki?
    Pigs and monkeys
  • How common are human infections with E. polecki?
    Relatively rare
  • In which region of the world is E. polecki most prevalent?
    Papua New Guinea
  • Apart from Papua New Guinea, where else have infections with E. polecki been reported?
     Southeast Asia, France, and the United States
  • In 1985, where were the reported cases of E. polecki documented in the United States?
    Rochester, Minnesota
  • What is the most likely cause of E. polecki infection?
     Ingestion of E. polecki cysts
  • What are the major routes of E. polecki transmission?
    Human-to-human transmission and pig-to-human transmission
  • Which of the following animals is NOT involved in the transmission of E. polecki to humans?a)Pigsb) Monkeysc) Dogsd) Humans
    = Dogs
  • Which region had the highest prevalence of E. polecki infections in Southeast Asia?a)Thailandb) Indonesiac) Vietnamd) Malaysia
    Indonesia
  • Which of the following statements is true regarding E. polecki transmission?a)It can be transmitted through mosquito bites.b) It can be transmitted through contaminated food and water.c) It can be transmitted through sexual contact.d) It can be transmitted through respiratory droplets.
    It can be transmitted through contaminated food and water.