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Which parasite is most likely to be recovered using the xenodiagnosis technique in a patient with chronic Chagas disease?
Which parasite is most likely to be recovered using the xenodiagnosis technique in a patient with chronic Chagas disease?
- Trichomonas vaginalis
- Trypanosoma cruzi (correct)
- Trypanosoma brucei
- Leishmania donovani
What is the primary vector for the transmission of the parasite associated with Chagas disease?
What is the primary vector for the transmission of the parasite associated with Chagas disease?
- Culex pipiens
- Anopheles mosquito
- Rhodnius prolixus (correct)
- Aedes mosquito
Which diagnostic method is specifically useful for identifying Trypanosoma cruzi in a patient suspected to have Chagas disease?
Which diagnostic method is specifically useful for identifying Trypanosoma cruzi in a patient suspected to have Chagas disease?
- Blood smear
- PCR testing
- Xenodiagnosis (correct)
- ELISA
Chronic Chagas disease primarily affects which part of the body?
Chronic Chagas disease primarily affects which part of the body?
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What is the role of xenodiagnosis in the context of Chagas disease?
What is the role of xenodiagnosis in the context of Chagas disease?
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