Protozoa/Helminths — Flashcards

Which protozoa causes visceral leishmaniasis?_____

Protozoa are _____

Which form of protozoa develops inside the body, is known as the "feeding form"?_____

Entamoeba histolytica is most common in _____ countries

The trophozoites of Plasmodium _____ are large, irregular rings

Babesia is a group of protozoa that reside in _____

Which helminth is also known as whipworm?_____

Which protozoan can be found in warm freshwater and nasal irrigation systems (e.g., Neti pots)?

What is the predominant geographic distribution of Babesia spp.?

Are cysts of Entamoeba Histolytica able to survive outside of the host?_____