Sarcocystis neurona Flashcards
1
Q
Who is the definitive host of Sarcocystis neurona?
A
Opossum
2
Q
Who is the intermediate host of Sarcocystis neurona?
A
Many mammals
3
Q
Who is an Aberrant host of Sarcocystis neurona?
A
Horses (dead end)
4
Q
Where does Sarcocystis neurona reproduce asexually?
A
Nervous system of intermediate host
5
Q
Where does Sarcocystis neurona reproduce sexually?
A
Intestines of definitive host
6
Q
Diagnosis of Sarcocystis neurona
A
Neurologic exam and Serology
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