Toxoplasma gondii — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: Which helminth causes visceral and ocular larva migrans?_____

Answer: Toxocara canis

Flashcard 2: Giardia is a parasite commonly transmitted through consumption of poorly purified _____

Answer: water

Flashcard 3: Giardia (parasite) is transmitted through passage of the _____ form in the intestinal tract and out as stool

Answer: cyst

Flashcard 4: _____ is a CNS protozoal infection caused by Trypanosoma brucei subspecies that is diagnosed by a blood smear.

Answer: African Sleeping Sickness

Flashcard 5: Toxocara canis is a helminth transmitted via food contaminated with _____

Answer: dog or cat feces

Flashcard 6: Diagnosis of Plasmodium spp. includes blood smear or _____ stain

Answer: giemsa

Flashcard 7: The trophozoites of Plasmodium _____ are large, irregular rings

Answer: vivax/ovale

Flashcard 8: Fevers from Plasmodium vivax and ovale occur every _____

Answer: 48 hrs

Flashcard 9: What are the classic clinical and diagnostic findings associated with Trichomonas vaginalis?

Answer: Strawberry cervix, foul-smelling greenish discharge, motile trophozoites on wet mount.

Extra: Diagnosis: Wet mount showing motile pear-shaped trophozoites. Treatment: Metronidazole (treat both partners). Transmission: Sexual.

Flashcard 10: What are the clinical findings and treatment for Trichomonas vaginalis infection?

Answer: Foul-smelling, greenish vaginal discharge; strawberry cervix; motile trophozoites on wet mount. Treatment: Metronidazole (patient & partner).

Extra: Trichomoniasis is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by the protozoan Trichomonas vaginalis. Key findings include: \n- Clinical: Malodorous, thin, frothy, green-yellow discharge; pruritus; dysuria. \n- Physical Exam: "Strawberry cervix" (cervical petechiae). \n- Diagnosis: High pH (>4.5), motile pear-shaped trophozoites on saline wet mount. \n- Rule: Always treat both the patient and sexual partner to prevent reinfection.