Toxoplasma gondii Flashcards
1
Q
Group
A
Sporazoa
2
Q
DH
A
Cats of many species
3
Q
IH
A
Is optional
4
Q
MOT
A
Cat ingests infected host or oocyst
5
Q
Location
A
Intestines of cats
6
Q
Disease
A
Acute Toxoplasmosis
7
Q
Symptoms
A
Usually asymptomatic in cats and humans
8
Q
Treatment
A
Only for immunocompramized, Pyrimethamine
9
Q
Prevention
A
Cook meat, hygiene, avoid cat feces
10
Q
Diagnosis
A
Fecal float for cat
11
Q
Other
A
Increase risk of traffic accidents in humans
