Ch.5 Flashcards
1
Q
Stages of protozoa?
A
Trophozoite:Motile feeding stage ; requires food and moisture
Csyt: Dormant stage; when environment is harsh
2
Q
Diseases by protozoas
A
Malaria caused by plasmodium
Giardia; bad water
3
Q
Parasitic helminth types
A
Round worms (Nematoda)
Flatworms (Platyhelminthes)
4
Q
Nematoda (round worm) infections
A
Pinworm; itching around anus
Kid example
5
Q
Flatworm infections
A
Tapeworms
Flukes (cased by schistomiasis
6
Q
Fungi cell wall vs bacteria
A
Fungi has no peptidoglycan
7
Q
Difference in fungi cell membrane and bacteria cell membrane
A
Sterols present in fungi
sterols only present in mycoplasma
8
Q
Fungi infections
A
Mycosis
Dermatophytes
Candida albicans
9
Q
Dermatophytes lead to?
A
athletes foot
jock itch
ring worm
10
Q
What does candida albicans lead to?
A
Vaginitus
Thrush
