Protozoa/Helminths — Flashcards

Opportunistic infections with Cryptosporidium are seen with _____ syndrome, most commonly caused by a defective CD40L

Where (geographically) does Chagas Disease predominantly occur? _____

Hookworms, a helminth, enter the _____ through the _____, making their way to the lungs; mucociliary escalator eventually causes them to be swallowed into the GI tract

The motile trophozoites of Trichomonas vaginalis are said to be '_____-shaped'

Diagnosis of Cryptosporidium occurs via microscopy of stool samples, with visualization of _____ oocysts

Hint: what quality

Ascaris lumbricoides is a helminth that can result in _____ syndrome (_____ pneumonitis)

How is Chagas Disease (Trypanosoma cruzi) transmitted? _____

Which strain(s) of Plasmodium produce dormant hypnozoites in the liver? _____

Which protozoa is often associated with water-sports? _____

How is Babesiosis (Babesia spp.) transmitted? _____