Characteristics Of Viruses Flashcards by Kadryn Earl | Brainscape

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Apicomplexa

Transmitted by cats; causes fetal infections

A

Taxoplasma gondii

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Ameba

Causes amebic dysentery

A

Enamoeba histolytica

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Ciliates

The only human parasite; causes dysentery

A

Balantidium coli

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Nematodes (roundworm)

Infects human intestines

A

Ascaris lubricoides

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Nematodes(roundworm)

Spread by mosquitoes; causes heart worms

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Dirofilaria immitis

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Cestodes (tapeworms)

Pork tapeworms

A

Taenia solium

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