Flagellates

Question 1

This flagellate have bilaterally symmetrical trophoZoite with four pairs of flagella, 2 axonemes and a sucking disc? And falling leaf motility. Characteristic of an old mans whisker. cyst have cigar shape . diarrhea malabsorption syndrome and foul odor stool . Immunity founds specific IgA?

What is the infective stage?
Diagnostic stage?

Answer 1

G. Lamblia
Cyst
TrophoZoite

Question 2

Give the three groups of flagellates and their examples

Answer 2

1. Luminal flagellates - G. Lamblia
2. Hemoflagellates- Leshmania, trypanosomes
3. Genital flagellates- T.vaginalis

Question 3

Pear shaped trophoZoite with rapid jerking motility and undulating membrane that extends about 1/2 of the body. Found in urethra and vagina?
What is the infective and diagnostic stage?

Answer 3

T.vaginalis

TrophoZoite

Question 4

Classified as amoeba but the internal structure of trophoZoite are flagellate. With sluggish motility and the transmission is postulated by eggs of helminth and ascaris?

Answer 4

D. Fragilis

Question 5

Has both troph and cyst stage, safety pin appearance, with corkscrew motility and prominent cytostome extending 1/2 of the body with spiral groove ?

Answer 5

C.mesnili

Question 6

This trophoZoite has undulating membrane extending length of the body?

Answer 6

T.hominis