American Trypanosomiasis Flashcards
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
C) Both A and B
What are the primary reservoirs for Trypanosoma cruzi?
a) Opossums, dogs, cats, wild rodents
b) Wild rodents
a) Opossums, dogs, cats, wild rodents
Which of the following animals serve as the primary reservoirs for Trypanosoma rangeli?
a) Opossums, dogs, cats, wild rodents
b) Wild rodents
b) Wild rodents
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
c) Both acute and chronic
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
c) Asymptomatic
In the diagnostic stage for Trypanosoma cruzi, what forms can be observed in blood tissue?
- Trypomastigote and Amastigote forms can be observed
What forms are present in the diagnostic stage for Trypanosoma rangeli in blood tissue?
- Only Trypomastigote forms are observed in blood tissue; Amastigote forms are not present.
What are the recommended specimens for diagnosing Trypanosoma cruzi?
- Include blood, lymph node aspirate, and chagoma.
What specimen is suggested for diagnosing Trypanosoma rangeli?
- For diagnosing Trypanosoma rangeli, the recommended specimen is blood.