Protozoa/Helminths — Flashcards

Which protozoa causes mucocutaneous leishmaniasis?_____

Diphyllobothrium latum infection occurs with consumption of larvae in undercooked _____

The most common result of E. histolytica infection is an _____ state where the organism is released as cysts in the stool.

Schistosoma haematobium tends to inhabit the _____

Which species of Plasmodium follow a tertian fever cycle?

What is the route of transmission of Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm)?_____

In immuno-_____ individuals, Cryptosporidium infection causes a self-limiting watery diarrhea.

Which strain(s) of Plasmodium infects mature RBCs only?_____

Plasmodium spp. infect _____ cells

Does the trophozoite form of Giardia present with bloody diarrhea?_____