Ciliates x Flagellates Flashcards
How many pairs of flagella does Giardia trophozoite have?
4
False about cyst of Giardia lamblia A. Excyst at the mouth B. Thick wall C. Infective stage D. With sucking disc
A
Duodenum dapat
Purpose of Giardia sucking disc
Mucosa attachment
Which is not an established mode of transmission for Giardiasis?
A. Orofecal
B. Sexual
C. Parenteral
C
Does not infect non-humans A. E.histolytica B. G.lamblia C. T.gondii D. B.coli
A
[Giardia Life Cycle]
Excystation at duodenum –> how many trophozoites?
Two
[Giardia Life Cycle]
Kind of diarrhea caused by Giardia
Steatorrheic / fatty
[Giardia Life Cycle]
Encystation happens due to ___
Dehydration of host
[Giardia]
Gold standard for diagnosis
Microscopy
[Giardia]
Trophozoites are usually @ freshly voided, \_\_stool A. Fatty B. Watery C. Bloody D. All 3
B
[Giardia]
What is entero-test duodenal string test?
Capsule tied to string: swallowed & eventually pulled back. Mucus exam of capsule
Prevalence range @ PHL for Giardiasis
Drug for Giardiasis treatment
Metronidazole q
Phylum of Giardia lamblia, Trichomonas vaginalis
Mastigophora
Only stage of Trichomonas vaginalis
Trophozoite