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How is Babesiosis (Babesia spp.) transmitted?_____

What is a common coinfection with Babesia spp.?_____

What is the cause of granulomatous amoebic encephalitis?_____

Which protozoa is often associated with water-sports?_____

Diagnosis of Plasmodium spp. includes blood smear or _____ stain

Which strain(s) of Plasmodium follow a quartan fever cycle?_____

Which helminth can present with neurocysticercosis?_____

What are the classic clinical and diagnostic findings associated with Trichomonas vaginalis?

What are the clinical findings and treatment for Trichomonas vaginalis infection?

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Disease caused by Trypanosoma cruzi?

Blood and tissue parasites US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards

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Flashcard 1: How is Babesiosis (Babesia spp.) transmitted?_____

Answer: Ixodes tick

Flashcard 2: What is a common coinfection with Babesia spp.?_____

Answer: Borrelia burgdorferi (lyme disease)

Flashcard 3: What is the cause of granulomatous amoebic encephalitis?_____

Answer: Acanthamoeba spp.

Flashcard 4: Which protozoa is often associated with water-sports?_____

Answer: Naegleria fowleri

Flashcard 5: Diagnosis of Plasmodium spp. includes blood smear or _____ stain

Answer: giemsa

Flashcard 6: Which strain(s) of Plasmodium follow a quartan fever cycle?_____

Answer: Plasmodium malariae

Flashcard 7: Which helminth can present with neurocysticercosis?_____

Answer: Taenia solium

Flashcard 8: What are the classic clinical and diagnostic findings associated with Trichomonas vaginalis?

Answer: Strawberry cervix, foul-smelling greenish discharge, motile trophozoites on wet mount.

Extra: Diagnosis: Wet mount showing motile pear-shaped trophozoites. Treatment: Metronidazole (treat both partners). Transmission: Sexual.

Flashcard 9: What are the clinical findings and treatment for Trichomonas vaginalis infection?

Answer: Foul-smelling, greenish vaginal discharge; strawberry cervix; motile trophozoites on wet mount. Treatment: Metronidazole (patient & partner).

Extra: Trichomoniasis is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by the protozoan Trichomonas vaginalis. Key findings include: \n- Clinical: Malodorous, thin, frothy, green-yellow discharge; pruritus; dysuria. \n- Physical Exam: "Strawberry cervix" (cervical petechiae). \n- Diagnosis: High pH (>4.5), motile pear-shaped trophozoites on saline wet mount. \n- Rule: Always treat both the patient and sexual partner to prevent reinfection.

Flashcard 10: Disease caused by Trypanosoma cruzi?

Answer: Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis)

Extra: Transmission: Reduviid bug (kissing or assassin bug) Diagnosis: Blood smear, C-shaped trypomastigote Region: Central/South America Clinical features: Romana sign, Chagasic cardiomyopathy, Megaesophagus, Megacolon

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