Protozoa/Helminths — Flashcards

_____ is a cattle (beef) tapeworm

_____ is due to infection of RBCs and the liver with Plasmodium species

Cryptosporidia are _____-cellular, partially _____ staining organisms

What cause of infectious, nonbloody diarrhea (w/o WBC in the stool) is associated with camping/hiking and unfiltered fresh water? _____

Motile trophozoites on wet mount = _____

Hint: protozoa

Diagnosis of toxoplasmosis infection in suspected pregnant women is done via _____

Trichomonas vaginalis infection occurs in a pH of _____

Cryptosporidium oocysts can be visualized with a(n) _____ stain

Pulmonary eosinophilia and productive cough is suggestive of _____

Hint: condition

Diagnosis of the helminth Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm) is made via the _____ test