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Cryptosporidium 'Tales from the Crypt' Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

Nitazoxanide Signup and view all the answers

What is the main clinical manifestation of Cryptosporidium infection?

Profuse diarrhea Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism by which Cryptosporidium causes malabsorption and secretory diarrhea?

By distorting the intestinal epithelia and causing inflammation Signup and view all the answers

What type of patients are most vulnerable to Cryptosporidium infection based on the given information?

Immunocompromised individuals Signup and view all the answers

How are Cryptosporidium oocysts typically removed according to the provided details?

Filtration processes Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 'red poncho and cowboy hat' symbol in relation to Cryptosporidium?

Representing the visual appearance of Cryptosporidium under staining Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of spiromycin in the treatment of Cryptosporidium infection as per the information provided?

It is a potential treatment but not approved for use in the US Signup and view all the answers

What is the main impact of Cryptosporidium infection on intestinal epithelial cells?

Damage and inflammation leading to malabsorption and diarrhea Signup and view all the answers

How do Cryptosporidium cysts cause damage once attached to the small intestinal wall according to the provided information?

Contain sporozoites that attach and cause harm to the intestinal wall Signup and view all the answers