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Which of the following is a common mode of transmission for both the Genus Leishmania and genus Trypanosoma?
Which of the following is a common mode of transmission for both the Genus Leishmania and genus Trypanosoma?
How do Leishmania species differ from Trypanosomes mainly?
How do Leishmania species differ from Trypanosomes mainly?
Which of the following is NOT a differentiation basis for the different developmental forms of hemoflagellates?
Which of the following is NOT a differentiation basis for the different developmental forms of hemoflagellates?
What distinguishes the infective stage of Genus Leishmania and genus Trypanosoma?
What distinguishes the infective stage of Genus Leishmania and genus Trypanosoma?
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Which insect vector is responsible for transmitting Trypanosomes specifically in Africa?
Which insect vector is responsible for transmitting Trypanosomes specifically in Africa?
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How can Genus Leishmania and genus Trypanosoma be differentiated primarily?
How can Genus Leishmania and genus Trypanosoma be differentiated primarily?
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What term refers to the time required for the development of a parasite from infection to mature adult producing egg or larvae?
What term refers to the time required for the development of a parasite from infection to mature adult producing egg or larvae?
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Which term describes the constant presence of a disease with a usual predictable frequency in a population?
Which term describes the constant presence of a disease with a usual predictable frequency in a population?
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What does epidemiology study in a population?
What does epidemiology study in a population?
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Which term describes the occurrence of a disease at a level in excess of the expected level?
Which term describes the occurrence of a disease at a level in excess of the expected level?
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What is the study of organisms under natural conditions called?
What is the study of organisms under natural conditions called?
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Which term refers to a widespread epidemic that affects a large proportion of the population in many countries?
Which term refers to a widespread epidemic that affects a large proportion of the population in many countries?
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What is the geographical distribution of Ascaris lumbricoides?
What is the geographical distribution of Ascaris lumbricoides?
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Where do the adult Strongyloides stercoralis parasites reside in humans?
Where do the adult Strongyloides stercoralis parasites reside in humans?
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Which stage of Trichinella Spiralis is infective to humans?
Which stage of Trichinella Spiralis is infective to humans?
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What is the common name given to Strongyloides stercoralis?
What is the common name given to Strongyloides stercoralis?
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In Ascaris lumbricoides adults, what is the color of the species described as?
In Ascaris lumbricoides adults, what is the color of the species described as?
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Where are the eggs of Ascaris lumbricoides primarily found?
Where are the eggs of Ascaris lumbricoides primarily found?
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Which type of Leishmania has Amastigote and promastigote Stages only?
Which type of Leishmania has Amastigote and promastigote Stages only?
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Where is Leishmania tropica major widely distributed?
Where is Leishmania tropica major widely distributed?
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What is the mode of transmission of Leishmania tropica major?
What is the mode of transmission of Leishmania tropica major?
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Which route of transmission involves the transmission of parasites from the mother to the child?
Which route of transmission involves the transmission of parasites from the mother to the child?
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Where is Leishmania aethiopica primarily found?
Where is Leishmania aethiopica primarily found?
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How can the infective stage of a parasite be transmitted through the skin?
How can the infective stage of a parasite be transmitted through the skin?
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What type of life cycle do parasites have when they need biological vectors for transmission?
What type of life cycle do parasites have when they need biological vectors for transmission?
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Which Leishmania type is associated with infections from P. papatasi and P. alexandri vectors?
Which Leishmania type is associated with infections from P. papatasi and P. alexandri vectors?
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Which of the following is NOT a way in which a parasite can affect the host?
Which of the following is NOT a way in which a parasite can affect the host?
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How does man acquire an infection from Leishmania aethiopica?
How does man acquire an infection from Leishmania aethiopica?
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In which life cycle can a parasite complete its life cycle within a single host?
In which life cycle can a parasite complete its life cycle within a single host?
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Which mode of transmission involves fecal-oral route as a common method?
Which mode of transmission involves fecal-oral route as a common method?
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