Coccidian Life Cycle and Classification
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What is the definitive host for Cystoisospora belli?

  • Entero-string
  • Small intestine epithelial cells
  • Gastrointestinal tract
  • Humans (correct)
  • What is the mode of transmission for Cystoisospora belli?

  • Direct contact
  • Airborne
  • Ingestion (correct)
  • Vector-borne
  • What is the infectious stage of Cystoisospora belli?

  • Mature oocyst
  • Trophozoites
  • Merozoites
  • Sporozoites (correct)
  • What is the treatment of choice for Cystoisospora belli infection?

    <p>Trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic clinical feature of Cystoisospora belli infection?

    <p>Prolonged mild diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the diagnostic method used to detect Cystoisospora belli infection?

    <p>Acid-fast staining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following hosts can be infected by Cryptosporidium spp.?

    <p>Humans, birds, reptiles, and mammals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mode of transmission of Cryptosporidium spp.?

    <p>Ingestion of contaminated food and water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the typical symptoms of cryptosporidiosis?

    <p>Watery diarrhea, dehydration, nausea, and stomach cramps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diagnostic methods is used to detect Cryptosporidium spp.?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary treatment for cryptosporidiosis?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the infective stage of Cyclospora cayetanensis?

    <p>Mature Oocyst</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the life cycle of Cryptosporidium spp., what is the process by which the oocyst is produced?

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

    What is the mode of transmission of Cyclospora cayetanensis?

    <p>Ingestion of contaminated food and water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary treatment for Cyclosporiasis?

    <p>Trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definitive host of Cyclospora cayetanensis?

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

    What is the primary location of Cyclospora cayetanensis infection in the body?

    <p>Gastrointestinal Tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process by which Cyclospora cayetanensis oocysts undergo development and maturation?

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

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