Toxoplasma gondii Flashcards
1
Q
Who is the Definitive host of Toxoplasma gondii?
A
Feline
2
Q
What type of Protozoan is Toxoplasma gondii?
A
Intestinal coccidian
3
Q
Who are incidental hosts of Toxoplasma gondii?
A
Other animals and humans
4
Q
How is Toxoplasma gondii diagnosed?
A
Fecal floatation and immuno diagnostics (blood/ serum)
5
Q
What replaces Sporozoites in the Toxoplasma gondii lifecycle?
A
Bradyzoites and Tachyzoites
6
Q
What is the Zoonotic potential?
A
Extreme especially in pregnant women who can pass to the fetus
7
Q
Three transmission routes
A
- Sporulated oocyst ingestion (litter box)
- Undercooked meat
- Blood transfusions (rare)
8
Q
Which Toxoplasma gondii lifecycle takes place in a none feline host?
A
Asexual
9
Q
In what host does the Toxoplasma gondii sexual life cycle take place?
A
Feline only
10
Q
What other GI Protozoa is coccidian like Toxoplasma gondii?
A
Cystoisospora spp.
