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What is the appearance of Cryptosporidium under staining?
What is the appearance of Cryptosporidium under staining?
- Amethyst gem appearance (correct)
- Sapphire blue appearance
- Ruby red color
- Emerald green color
How is Cryptosporidium transmitted?
How is Cryptosporidium transmitted?
- Via contaminated water or food (correct)
- Through sexual contact
- By airborne droplets
- Through mosquito bites
What happens to Cryptosporidium sporozoites after they attach to the small intestinal wall?
What happens to Cryptosporidium sporozoites after they attach to the small intestinal wall?
- They cause liver damage
- They attach to the large intestine
- They form a protective layer around the host cell
- They undergo asexual and sexual reproduction (correct)
Which treatment is associated with the knitted sock symbol in relation to Cryptosporidium?
Which treatment is associated with the knitted sock symbol in relation to Cryptosporidium?
What is the main clinical manifestation of Cryptosporidium infection?
What is the main clinical manifestation of Cryptosporidium infection?
What is the mechanism by which Cryptosporidium causes malabsorption and secretory diarrhea?
What is the mechanism by which Cryptosporidium causes malabsorption and secretory diarrhea?
What type of patients are most vulnerable to Cryptosporidium infection based on the given information?
What type of patients are most vulnerable to Cryptosporidium infection based on the given information?
How are Cryptosporidium oocysts typically removed according to the provided details?
How are Cryptosporidium oocysts typically removed according to the provided details?
What is the significance of the 'red poncho and cowboy hat' symbol in relation to Cryptosporidium?
What is the significance of the 'red poncho and cowboy hat' symbol in relation to Cryptosporidium?
What is the role of spiromycin in the treatment of Cryptosporidium infection as per the information provided?
What is the role of spiromycin in the treatment of Cryptosporidium infection as per the information provided?
What is the main impact of Cryptosporidium infection on intestinal epithelial cells?
What is the main impact of Cryptosporidium infection on intestinal epithelial cells?
How do Cryptosporidium cysts cause damage once attached to the small intestinal wall according to the provided information?
How do Cryptosporidium cysts cause damage once attached to the small intestinal wall according to the provided information?
