Cyst Forming Coccidia Flashcards
1
Q
What is special about the oocysts of sarcocystis ?
A
They are already sporulated when passed and very delicate so sporocyst usually already been released.
2
Q
What is the life cycle of s. cruzi?
A
- Infection of final host
- Gametogony in FH. Oocysts in small intestine
- Naked sporocysts are passed
- They infect intermediate host
- Asexual division in mesenteric lymph nodes. Tachyzoites
- Asexual reproduction throughout capillaries
- Bradyzoites in tissue cyst in muscle.
3
Q
What symptoms can be seen in intermediate host?
A
chronic wasting disease and abortions
