Protozoa/Helminths — Flashcards

How is Babesiosis (Babesia spp.) transmitted?_____

Which subspecies of Trypanosoma brucei is from West Africa?_____

_____ 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 two hookworms are found in the southern U.S.?_____

Cryptosporidium is highly resistant to chlorination, therefore _____ is used to remove the parasite from water

What is the intermediate host of Paragonimus westermani?_____

What is the host of Leishmania braziliensis?_____

Hypnozoites of Plasmodium vivax and ovale are found in _____

Trichinella spiralis is a helminth commonly found in _____ (food)