Micro - Other Protozoa pg.152 Flashcards
1
Q
Causes Dilated cardiomyopathy, Megaesophagus (achalasia), Megacolon
A
Trypanosoma cruzi - Chagas disease
2
Q
Amastigotes inside macrophaghes
A
Leishmania donovoni
3
Q
Transmitted via sexual contact.
Motile trophozoites on wet mount
Foul smelling green discharge
A
Trichomonas vaginalis
4
Q
Reduviid bug feces in a painless bite
A
Trypanosoma cruzi is transmitted by the kissing bug
5
Q
Trasmitted via sandfly
A
Leishmaniasis
6
Q
Tx is Benzinadazole or Nifuritimox
A
Trypanosoma cruzi
7
Q
Kala-azar spiking fevers
Hepatosplenomegaly
Pancytopenia
A
Leishmania donovoni
8
Q
Tx is Metronidazole for patient and partner
A
Trichomonas
9
Q
Tx is Amphotericin B, sodium stibogluconate
A
Leishmania donovoni