Protozoa/Helminths — Flashcards

Which helminth is commonly known as giant roundworm?_____

Schistosoma spp. mature in the _____ and then disseminate

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

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

Trichomonas vaginalis resides at a pH of _____

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

Diagnosis of Plasmodium spp. includes blood smear or _____ stain

Compared to Cryptosporidium causing watery diarrhea, _____ causes bloody diarrhea

The trophozoites of Plasmodium _____ are small rings

Which trematode (fluke) presents with RUQ pain?_____