Full 2L QBank
Microbiology Parasitology f9f84fc9

Protozoa associated with Megaesophagus, Megacolon, Romanas sign, chagoma:

A
Trypanosome
B
Amoeba
C
Giardia
D
Gnathostoma
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Trypanosoma(Ref: Chatterjee, 12th/e, p. 52)* Megaesophagus and Megacolon occur as complications of Chronic Chagas disease.* T. cruzi causes Chagas disease (Romana sign, chagoma) also seen.* ECG changes like sinus tachycardia, increased PR interval, T wave changes and low QRS voltage, Myocarditis occurs.

Related Microbiology MCQs

Practice 2,00,000+ NEET PG Questions Free

Timed mock tests, mistake queue analytics, audio lectures & zero attempt limits on i❤️Exams.

Start Free Mock Test Now