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Which stage of the Ameba carries the infection into humans?
Which stage of the Ameba carries the infection into humans?
- Both Cysts and Trophozoites
- Acanthapodia
- Cysts
- Trophozoites (correct)
What is the diagnostic stage for Amebic infections in tissues?
What is the diagnostic stage for Amebic infections in tissues?
- Trophozoites
- Spine-like pseudopodia
- Cysts (correct)
- Acanthapodia
Which characteristic is unique to Trophozoites of Amebae?
Which characteristic is unique to Trophozoites of Amebae?
- Annular infiltration in the cornea
- Single and large nucleus
- Isolation of organism from contact lens
- Polydirectional movement (correct)
Which characteristic is unique to Naegleria fowleri trophozoites?
Which characteristic is unique to Naegleria fowleri trophozoites?
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What distinguishes the cyst stage of Naegleria fowleri from other amoebae?
What distinguishes the cyst stage of Naegleria fowleri from other amoebae?
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How does Naegleria fowleri cause Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) in healthy individuals?
How does Naegleria fowleri cause Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) in healthy individuals?
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Which Entamoeba species is known to cause colitis and liver abscess?
Which Entamoeba species is known to cause colitis and liver abscess?
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What is the morphological characteristic that distinguishes Entamoeba histolytica from Entamoeba dispar and Entamoeba moshkovskii?
What is the morphological characteristic that distinguishes Entamoeba histolytica from Entamoeba dispar and Entamoeba moshkovskii?
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How are trophozoites of Entamoeba histolytica different from cysts?
How are trophozoites of Entamoeba histolytica different from cysts?
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How can Entamoeba species be differentiated using diagnostic methods?
How can Entamoeba species be differentiated using diagnostic methods?
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