Protozoa/Helminths — Flashcards

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

Which species of Plasmodium can lead to renal failure?_____

Which helminth is commonly known as giant roundworm?_____

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

Diagnosis of Plasmodium spp. includes blood smear or _____ stain

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

Trichomonas vaginalis resides at a pH of _____

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

Compared to Cryptosporidium causing watery diarrhea, _____ causes bloody diarrhea

Which subspecies of Trypanosoma brucei is from West Africa?_____