Sketchy:Trypanosoma cruzi Flashcards
1
Q
What is the presentation of megacolon?
A
extreme constipation or acute abdomen
2
Q
How is Trypanosoma cruzi diagnosed?
A
- blood smear- visualize mobile trypanosomes in active infection
- serology and symptoms in chronic infection
3
Q
Cue:
- furry knee-high moccassins
A
Nifurtimox = tx for acute Trypanosoma cruzi
4
Q
Cue:
- bright red, floppy-heart shaped saddle bag
A
- dilated cardiomyopathy
- red for Reduviid bug
5
Q
What disease does Trypanosoma cruzi cause?
A
Chagas disease
6
Q
What 2 infections can cause dilated cardiomyopathy?
A
- coxsackie virus
- Trypanosoma cruzi
7
Q
What is the vector for Trypanosoma cruzi?
A
the Reduviid bug- “kissing bug”
8
Q
Cue:
- a mole (the animal)
A
Trypanosoma cruzi burrows into cardiac muscle
9
Q
Trypanosoma cruzi is a parasitic protozoan found mainly where?
A
in South and Central America
10
Q
What does the Reduviid bug transmit?
A
Trypanosoma cruzi
11
Q
Cue:
- snake that recently ate
A
mega-esophagus
12
Q
Cue:
- Che’s Gas station
A
Chagas disease
