American Trypanosomiasis Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following parasites is associated with the Reduviid bug?

A) Trypanosoma cruzi
B) Trypanosoma rangeli
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

A

C) Both A and B

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What are the primary reservoirs for Trypanosoma cruzi?
a) Opossums, dogs, cats, wild rodents
b) Wild rodents

A

a) Opossums, dogs, cats, wild rodents

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Which of the following animals serve as the primary reservoirs for Trypanosoma rangeli?
a) Opossums, dogs, cats, wild rodents
b) Wild rodents

A

b) Wild rodents

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What are the possible symptomatic stages associated with Trypanosoma cruzi infection?

a) Only acute
b) Only chronic
c) Both acute and chronic
d) Neither acute nor chronic

A

c) Both acute and chronic

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How is Trypanosoma rangeli infection typically characterized?

a) Symptomatic with acute illness
b) Symptomatic with chronic illness
c) Asymptomatic
d) Both acute and chronic symptoms

A

c) Asymptomatic

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In the diagnostic stage for Trypanosoma cruzi, what forms can be observed in blood tissue?

A
  • Trypomastigote and Amastigote forms can be observed
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What forms are present in the diagnostic stage for Trypanosoma rangeli in blood tissue?

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  • Only Trypomastigote forms are observed in blood tissue; Amastigote forms are not present.
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What are the recommended specimens for diagnosing Trypanosoma cruzi?

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  • Include blood, lymph node aspirate, and chagoma.
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What specimen is suggested for diagnosing Trypanosoma rangeli?

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  • For diagnosing Trypanosoma rangeli, the recommended specimen is blood.
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