Parasites

Question 1

Giarda is transmitted via?

Answer 1

poorly purified drinking water

Question 2

Liver abscesses with bloody stool is caused by which intestinal parasite?

Answer 2

Entamoeba Histolytica

” constuction site sketchy”

Question 3

Most common cause of diarrhea in AIDS patients?

Answer 3

Cryptosporidum

Question 4

What causes strawberry cervix, erythematous vulva and green foul smelling discharge?

Answer 4

Trichomonas

Question 5

_____ is found in hot springs or freshwater and causes ____________

Answer 5

Neigleria Fowleri ; acute meningitis

Question 6

What are the 5 intestinal parastites?

Answer 6

1. giardia
2. entamoeba histolytica
3. cryptosporidium
4. cyclospora (low yield)
5. balatidium (low yeild)

Question 7

What is the parasitic oppotunistic infection in AIDS patients?

Answer 7

Toxoplasma Gonddii (CATS feces)

Question 8

What demographics are affected by Toxoplasma gondii?

Answer 8

1. immunocompromised

2. Preggos. (torch infection)

Question 9

What is the triad for toxoplasma gondii?

Answer 9

1. chorioretinitis
2. encephalopathy
3. intracranial calcifications

Question 10

What 2 parasites cause meningoencephalitis?

Answer 10

Neigleria fowleri and Acanthamoeba

Question 11

What is the difference between Neigleria fowleri and Acanthamoeba

Answer 11

BOTH cause meningoencephalitis

BUT Acanthamoeba ALSO causes ophthalmitis

Question 12

What is the vector for Trypanosomiasis brucei ?

Answer 12

Tsete fly

Question 13

What are symptoms of african sleeping sickness?

Answer 13

Trypanosomiasis brucei

CNS lethargy, drowsiness, slurred speech

” sleeping beauty sketchy”

Question 14

Leukopenia, skin ulcers, hepatosplenomegaly characterizies ________ leishmaniasis and skin papules that progress to nodule or ulcer is ________ leismaniasis

Answer 14

Visceral (kala-azar) ; Cutaneous

Question 15

Leishmaniasis is found in what regions?

Answer 15

Middle East, NOrth Africa

Question 16

A 68-year-old man presents to the physician with complaints of fever, malaise, and chills for the past few weeks. He says that he and his wife recently visited New Hampshire for a summer family reunion, where they hiked in the White Mountains. His temperature is 102°F (38.9°C). Physical exam is notable for a palpable spleen. Laboratory studies are significant for a hematocrit of 30%, decreased serum haptoglobin levels, and an elevated reticulocyte count.

What region is this parasite most commonly found?

Answer 16

Northeast US

Babesia Microti

Question 17

Leading cuase of death in children under 5 ?

Answer 17

Malaria

Question 18

Plasmodium Malariae has a ______ fever pattern

Answer 18

Quarten( day 1 , then day 4)

Question 19

What is the ONLY common feature across all plasmodium species?

Answer 19

Anemia

Question 20

Plasmodium vivale and OVale have a _____ fever pattern

Answer 20

Tertian (day 1 and day 3)

Question 21

PLasmodium falcipirum has a _______ fever pattern

Answer 21

continuous

Question 22

Which plasmodium species has a DORMANT form in the liver?

Answer 22

Plasmodium vivale and OVale

Question 23

Rupture of hepatocytes in malaria virulence cycle , results in release of

A. mesozoites

b. trophozoite
c. sporozoite

Answer 23

A.

Question 24

What has a banana shaped gametocyte?

Answer 24

Plasmodium