Parasitology Terms Flashcards
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Bradyzoite
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Slowly multiplying encysted form (CHRONIC)
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Tachyzoite
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Rapidly multiplying stage in development of tissue phase of certain coccidial infections (TOXO) (ACUTE)
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Definitve host
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Harbors Adult mature of sexual phase
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Intermediate host
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Harbors larval, immature, or asexual stage (DEVELOPMENT OCCURS)
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Paratenic host
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IH in which no development of parasite occurs
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Prepatent period
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Time from initial infection to when infection can be detected (egg prod)
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Enzootic
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Indigenous to certain localities
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Epizootic
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Large numbers of animals attacked simultaneously
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DPI
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Days post infection
