Protozoa/Helminths — Flashcards

The trophozoites of Plasmodium _____ are large, irregular rings

Babesia is a group of protozoa that reside in _____

High carrier frequency of the mutant G6PD allele is likely due to its protective role against _____ malaria

Cryptosporidium is passed via infectious _____ present in stool

Protozoa are _____

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

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

Which protozoa causes visceral leishmaniasis?_____

Entamoeba histolytica is most common in _____ countries

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