(Single Best Answer) Question 161: Which one of the following features differentiates lepromatous leprosy from tuberculoid leprosy ?
A) Absence of infectivity of affected patients B) Organisms are scanty in number C) Blood-borne spread from the dermis throughout the body D) Anaesthetic hypopigmented skin macules and plaques Answer (Select an option above to get the answer):
A) Generalized vitiligo is often symmetrical B) Trauma and sunburn may precipitate vitiligo C) It is a congenital condition D) Focal areas of melanocyte loss are observed Answer (Select an option above to get the answer):
A) Chromomycosis B) Pheophomycosis C) Actinomycosis D) Blastomycosis Answer (Select an option above to get the answer):
(Single Best Answer) Question 166: In an immuno-compromised patient with local gamma like tumors and granulomatous lesions of lungs, bones, brain and meninges, the most likely diagnosis is ?
A) Tuberculosis B) Leprosy C) Sarcoidosis D) Cryptococcosis Answer (Select an option above to get the answer):
(Single Best Answer) Question 167: A patient with HIV disease presents with fever, malaise and headache of acute onset. CSF examination reveals 20 cells with 80% lymphocytes, protein 100 mg/dl, sugar 35 mg/dl, and a positive India ink preparation. CT head is normal. What is the most appropriate therapy in this patient ?
A) Amphotericin B B) Amoxycillin C) Acyclovir D) Anti-tubercular drugs Answer (Select an option above to get the answer):
A) Cilastin aids the gastrointestinal absorption of the active moiety, imipenem B) Cilastin inhibits beta-lactamase that destroys imipenem C) Cilastin inhibits an enzyme in the kidney that destroys imipenem D) Cilastin prevents the hypoprothrombotic effect of imipenem Answer (Select an option above to get the answer):