Protozoan CV/Systemic Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
What pathogen causes malaria?
A
plasmodium species >ovale (mild) >vivax (most common) >malariae (more serious) >falciparum (most severe)
2
Q
What pathogen causes toxoplasmosis?
A
toxoplasma gondii
3
Q
What pathogen causes chagas’ disease?
A
trypanosoma cruzi