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What is the characteristic of Hemo-flagellates in terms of their hosts?
What is the characteristic of Hemo-flagellates in terms of their hosts?
- They are not transmitted by insect vectors.
- They are specific to human hosts only.
- They can survive in multiple hosts. (correct)
- They can only survive in one host.
In which stage of the life cycle is Leishmania found in the gut of the vector?
In which stage of the life cycle is Leishmania found in the gut of the vector?
- Trypomastigote
- Amastigote
- Promastigote (correct)
- Epimastigote
What is the main difference between the different complexes of Leishmania?
What is the main difference between the different complexes of Leishmania?
- Their host range
- Their mode of transmission
- Their morphology
- Their geographic distribution (correct)
What is the characteristic of Trypanosoma in terms of its morphological forms?
What is the characteristic of Trypanosoma in terms of its morphological forms?
What is the term for the flagellum of Hemo-flagellates?
What is the term for the flagellum of Hemo-flagellates?
Where are Leishmania parasites typically found in humans?
Where are Leishmania parasites typically found in humans?
What is another name for the disease caused by Leishmania donovani in the Peruvian Andes?
What is another name for the disease caused by Leishmania donovani in the Peruvian Andes?
What is the primary reservoir for Leishmania donovani?
What is the primary reservoir for Leishmania donovani?
What is the name of the parasite that causes visceral leishmaniasis?
What is the name of the parasite that causes visceral leishmaniasis?
What is the vector responsible for transmitting Leishmania donovani?
What is the vector responsible for transmitting Leishmania donovani?
What is the name of the disease caused by Leishmania donovani in India?
What is the name of the disease caused by Leishmania donovani in India?
What is the age group most susceptible to infection by Leishmania donovani?
What is the age group most susceptible to infection by Leishmania donovani?
What is the estimated number of people infected with Leishmaniasis according to the World Health Organization?
What is the estimated number of people infected with Leishmaniasis according to the World Health Organization?
What is the primary characteristic of Old World Cutaneous Leishmaniasis?
What is the primary characteristic of Old World Cutaneous Leishmaniasis?
Which type of leishmaniasis may invade mucous membrane of the mouth and nasopharynx?
Which type of leishmaniasis may invade mucous membrane of the mouth and nasopharynx?
What is the primary location of the infection in Cutaneous Leishmaniasis?
What is the primary location of the infection in Cutaneous Leishmaniasis?
What is the name of the vector responsible for transmitting Leishmaniasis in the New World?
What is the name of the vector responsible for transmitting Leishmaniasis in the New World?
What is the typical duration of the incubation period for Old World Cutaneous Leishmaniasis?
What is the typical duration of the incubation period for Old World Cutaneous Leishmaniasis?
What is the stage of Leishmaniasis development found in the human host?
What is the stage of Leishmaniasis development found in the human host?
Which of the following is a vector for Leishmania mexicana complex?
Which of the following is a vector for Leishmania mexicana complex?
What is the name of the type of Leishmaniasis that causes enlargement of the internal organs, especially the liver and spleen?
What is the name of the type of Leishmaniasis that causes enlargement of the internal organs, especially the liver and spleen?
What is the primary animal host for Leishmania mexicana complex?
What is the primary animal host for Leishmania mexicana complex?
What is the estimated number of people at risk of being infected with Leishmaniasis?
What is the estimated number of people at risk of being infected with Leishmaniasis?
What is the outcome of Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis if left untreated?
What is the outcome of Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis if left untreated?
What is the drug of choice for the treatment of Leishmania mexicana complex?
What is the drug of choice for the treatment of Leishmania mexicana complex?
What is the mode of transmission of Trypanosoma brucei?
What is the mode of transmission of Trypanosoma brucei?
What is the characteristic of Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense?
What is the characteristic of Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense?
What is the treatment for the late stages of Trypanosoma brucei?
What is the treatment for the late stages of Trypanosoma brucei?
What is the prevention and control measure for Trypanosoma brucei?
What is the prevention and control measure for Trypanosoma brucei?
What is the name of the disease caused by Trypanosoma cruzi?
What is the name of the disease caused by Trypanosoma cruzi?
What is the characteristic of Chagas' disease?
What is the characteristic of Chagas' disease?
What is the age group most affected by Chagas' disease?
What is the age group most affected by Chagas' disease?
What is the diagnosis method for Chagas' disease?
What is the diagnosis method for Chagas' disease?
What is the treatment for Chagas' disease?
What is the treatment for Chagas' disease?
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