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Trichomonads, Histomonas, Amoeba, and Ciliates Flashcards

1
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What is the host of Tritrichomonas foetus?

A

Cattle

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What is the site of infection for Tritrichomonas foetus?

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Cows: repro tract
Bulls: prepuce (primarily)

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What type of transmission does Tritrichomonas foetus have?

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Venereal (direct)

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What is the host for Tritrichomonas blagburni?

A

Cats

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What is the site of infection for Tritrichomonas blagburni?

A

Intestinal tract

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What is the transmission of Tritrichomonas blagburni?

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Ingestion of trophozoites (direct)

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What is the host of Trichomonas gallinae?

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Various birds (ex. pigeons)

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What is the site of infection for Trichomonas gallinae?

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mucosal lining of the mouth, esophagus, and crop of pigeons and doves

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What is the host of Tritrichomonas suis?

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Pigs

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What is the site of infection for Tritrichomonas suis?

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Nasal cavity, stomach, cecum, and small intestine

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What is the host for Histomonas meleagridis?

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Turkeys, chickens, guinea fowl, pheasant, and other wild birds

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What is the PH for Histomonas meleagridis?

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Heterakis gallinarum and earthworms

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what is the site of infection for Histomonas meleagridis?

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Cecum and liver

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What is the host of entamoeba histolytica?

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Non-human primates and humans

Occasionally dogs and cats

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What is the site of infection for entamoeba histolytica?

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Crypts and mucosa of large intestine

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16
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What is the only known enteric amoeba that is pathogenic?

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Entamoeba histolytica

17
Q

What is the host of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis?

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Freshwater and aquarium fish

18
Q

What is the site of infection for Ichthyophthirius multifiliis?

A

Epidermis, cornea, and gills

19
Q

What is the host for Neobalantidium coli?

A

Pigs, humans, non-human primates, rats, and occasionally dogs

20
Q

What is the site of infection for Neobalantidium coli?

A

cecum and colon

21
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What is the host for buxtonella sulcata?

A

cattle

22
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what is the site of infection for Buxtonella sulcata?

A

Colon (large intestine)

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