Filariasis — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: In Lepromin test, early or Fernandez test is positive within _____ hours if there is the erythema measuring >10 mm

Answer: 48-72

Flashcard 2: Symmetrical numerous small, shiny lesions with almost normal hair is seen in _____ leprosy

Answer: lepromatous

Flashcard 3: In Lepromin test, late or Mitsuda test is positive at _____ days if there is onset of papule measuring =>5 mm

Answer: 21

Flashcard 4: The nodules in lepromatous leprosy may be first seen on the _____

Answer: ear lobes

Flashcard 5: The most appropriate therapy for severe type 1 lepra reactions is _____.

Answer: glucocorticoids

Flashcard 6: Large lesions with dry scaly skin, no hair and absent sensations are seen typically in _____ leprosy

Answer: tuberculoid

Flashcard 7: Type 1 lepra reaction is seen most severe in _____ leprosy

Answer: Borderline Lepromatous

Flashcard 8: most characteristic skin lesion of leprosy is _____

Answer: hypopigmented and hypoaesthetic patch

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Flashcard 9: Hyperpigmentation associated with _____ fever is macular and most commonly affects the nose and cheeks, also known as Chik sign

Answer: Chikungunya

Flashcard 10: Multibacillary leprosy involves _____ or more skin lesions with 2 or more nerves involves and SSS positive on any sites

Answer: 6