Protozoa Flashcards
1
Q
Which species of Plasmodium causes Malaria?
A
P. falciparum
2
Q
What is merozoite?
A
The infective stage of malaria parasite that is found in mosquito. Invades RBC
3
Q
How is toxoplasmosis transmitted?
A
Urine or feces of domestic house cat has the cysts. Entry through oral route, poorly cooked food.
4
Q
How is amoebic dysentery transmitted?
A
Food borne, water borne.
5
Q
How does Entamoeba histolytica work?
A
cyst reverts to trophozoites and invades the intestinal lining
6
Q
How is giardiasis transmitted?
A
Contaminated food and water
7
Q
What is the only ciliated protozoa that affects humans?
A
Balantidiasis
8
Q
Which protozoa is a problem for immunocompromised patients?
A
Cryptosporidiosis
9
Q
What is a major issue for trichomoniasis?
A
Abortion
10
Q
In what state will protozoa be in?
A
Cyst
