Protozoa/Helminths US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Protozoa/Helminths Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 61: Hypnozoites of Plasmodium vivax and ovale are found in _____
Answer: hepatocytes
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Flashcard 62: _____ is a dog (and sheep) tapeworm
Answer: Echinococcus granulosus
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Flashcard 63: The _____ stage of E. histolytica exhibits _____, which allow the organism to move along the intestinal wall and take up nutrients
Answer: trophozoite
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Flashcard 64: How many life-cycle stages does Entamoeba histolytica have?
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Answer: 2
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Flashcard 65: The most common result of E. histolytica infection is a(n) _____ state where the organism is released as cysts in the stool
Answer: asymptomatic (silent) carrier
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Flashcard 66: Which strain(s) of Plasmodium infects reticulocytes only?
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Answer: Plasmodium vivax/ovale
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Flashcard 67: What is the route of transmission of Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm)?
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Answer: Fecal-oral
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Flashcard 68: _____ of cryptosporidium attach to the intestinal wall, causing diarrhea and small intestine damage
Answer: Sporozoites
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Flashcard 69: Does the trophozoite form of Giardia present with bloody diarrhea?
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Answer: No
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Flashcard 70: What diagnostic tests are run to test for Giardia?
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Answer: Stool O&P (ova and parasites); ELISA stool antigen
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