Parasitology — Flashcards

How is the presence of Strongyloides stercoralis diagnosed? _____, Eosinophilia

Schistosoma _____ has a large lateral spine

Sporozoites of Plasmodium from mosquitoes travel to the human _____, where they replicate and mature to schizonts

_____ is a protozoal infection that occurs at a pH > 4.5

_____ is a helminth that can form 'hydatid cysts' in the liver, lungs or brain

_____ is a parasite commonly transmitted as cysts in undercooked meat

Trophozoites of Plasmodium mature into _____, which rupture the hepatocytes and release merozoites

The _____ form of Leishmania spp. is found within macrophages

Ingestion of Taenia solium _____ in contaminated water/food can result in neurocysticercosis

How is the presence of Ascaris lumbricoides diagnosed?_____, Eosinophilia