Protozoa/Helminths — Flashcards

Giardia is a parasite commonly transmitted through consumption of poorly purified _____

Plasmodium vivax/ovale present with multiple, brick-red dots in RBCs, known as _____ dots

What is the vector of Leishmania spp.?_____

What is the first intermediate host of Clonorchis sinensis?_____

Outside of macrophages, Leishmania spp. are _____

G. lamblia cysts (carrier state) have _____ nuclei

Which helminth can cause loose stools, anemia and rectal prolapse (in children)?_____

Which strain(s) of Plasmodium follow an irregular fever cycle?_____

Schistosoma spp. mature in the _____ and then disseminate

Which species of Plasmodium can lead to renal failure?_____