Protozoa/Helminths — Flashcards

Which strain(s) of Plasmodium infects all RBCs?_____

What parasite is commonly associated with individuals who go camping and do not purify their water before consumption?_____

Which species of Plasmodium can lead to renal failure?_____

Diagnosis of Plasmodium spp. includes blood smear or _____ stain

Trichomonas vaginalis resides at a pH of _____

Which helminth can result in hyper and hypo-pigmented cutaneous spots?_____

Which strain(s) of Plasmodium follow a quartan fever cycle?_____

_____ is a CNS protozoal infection caused by Trypanosoma brucei subspecies that is diagnosed by a blood smear.

Which stain is used to visualize Trypanosomes?_____

How is Babesiosis (Babesia spp.) transmitted?_____