Toxoplasma Gondii | Class 5 | October 09, 2024 Flashcards

1
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Toxoplasma makes mice

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crazy

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2
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There are five stages in the life cycle of toxoplasma

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  1. Trophozoite
  2. Tissue cyst
  3. Schizont
  4. ?
  5. ?
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3
Q

Mostly affects

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Immunocompromised individuals

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4
Q

The most successful parasite in the world

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Toxoplasma

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5
Q

Develops in

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Cats

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6
Q

Transported by

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Rats

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7
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To complete the life cycle, a cat has to

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Catch and eat an infected rat

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