Practice Mid Term Flashcards
1
Q
The lifecycle of trichostrongylid nematodes can be best described as:
A
Direct and non-migratory, with transmission by host ingestion.
2
Q
The eggs of whipworms (Trichuris spp) can be best described as ?
A
Thick shelled, unembryonated with bipolar plugs - very resistant
3
Q
Which of the following parasite genera is not found in the blood of the host? Dirofilaria Trypanosoma Anisakis Babesia Schistosoma
A
Anisakis -
Definitive Host - Stomach, GI tract (mammals, marine mammals)
Intermediate Host - Flesh and Body Cavity
4
Q
The larval stage of Ancylostoma canimum can infect people, causing a disease called? Toxocariasis Toxoplasmosis Chagas Disease Cutaneous Larval Migrans Visceral Larval Migrans
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Cutaneous Larval Migrans
5
Q
The definitive host(s) of Toxoplasma gondii is/are? Humans Dogs Cats Dogs and Cats Humans, Dogs and Cats
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Cats - Transmission ingestion of cysts and vertical transmission. Eating/Predation
6
Q
Which of the following Arthropod is not a potential human health problem? Xenopsylla Anopheles Pthirus Sarcopters Linognathus
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Linognathus