Acanthamoeba Quiz
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How does Acanthamoeba enter the body?

  • Through inhalation of infected air
  • Through the eyes, nasal passages, or broken skin (correct)
  • Through ingestion of contaminated food or water
  • Through contact with infected animals

    • What is the infective form of Acanthamoeba?

  • Trophozoites (correct)
  • Spores
  • Flagellates
  • Cysts

    • Where can Acanthamoeba spp be found?

  • Soil, sea water, sewage, swimming pools, contact lens equipment, and dialysis units (correct)
  • Household surfaces, food products, and pet habitats
  • Deserts, glaciers, deep sea vents, and rainforests
  • Air, freshwater, human skin, and plants

    • What is the size range of Acanthamoeba trophozoite?

    <p>20 to 50 µm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition can Acanthamoeba cause in healthy individuals, particularly contact lens users?

    <p>Severe keratitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the size range of Acanthamoeba trophozoite?

    <p>20 to 50 µm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can Acanthamoeba spp be found?

    <p>Soil, sea water, and swimming pools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Acanthamoeba enter the body?

    <p>Through the eyes, nasal passages, or broken skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the infective form of Acanthamoeba?

    <p>Cyst</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition can Acanthamoeba cause in healthy individuals, particularly contact lens users?

    <p>Severe keratitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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