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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Sarcocystis neurona?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Sarcocystis neurona?
- It has a sexual phase in its life cycle (correct)
- It is the causative agent of equine protozoal myeloencephalitis
- It is present only in the Americas
- It can lead to muscle atrophy and ataxia in horses
Which of the following is the true intermediate host for Sarcocystis neurona?
Which of the following is the true intermediate host for Sarcocystis neurona?
- Horses
- Cats
- Birds
- Opossums (correct)
What is the main mode of transmission for Babesia microti, the causative agent of Texas cattle fever?
What is the main mode of transmission for Babesia microti, the causative agent of Texas cattle fever?
- Tick vectors (correct)
- Ingestion of contaminated water
- Biting insects
- Direct contact with infected cattle
Which of the following is a key characteristic of Apicomplexa, the phylum to which Sarcocystis neurona and Babesia microti belong?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of Apicomplexa, the phylum to which Sarcocystis neurona and Babesia microti belong?
What is the primary function of the cyst stage in the life cycle of Apicomplexa parasites like Sarcocystis neurona?
What is the primary function of the cyst stage in the life cycle of Apicomplexa parasites like Sarcocystis neurona?
What is the primary etiological agent of human babesiosis in the United States?
What is the primary etiological agent of human babesiosis in the United States?
Which host is the definitive host in the life cycle of Babesia microti?
Which host is the definitive host in the life cycle of Babesia microti?
What is the genus of the tick involved in the Babesia microti life cycle?
What is the genus of the tick involved in the Babesia microti life cycle?
What is the significant tick-borne disease caused by various species from the protozoan genus Babesia?
What is the significant tick-borne disease caused by various species from the protozoan genus Babesia?
Which protozoan genus is associated with causing human babesiosis?
Which protozoan genus is associated with causing human babesiosis?
Which Apicomplexa parasite is known to infect pigs?
Which Apicomplexa parasite is known to infect pigs?
What is the diagnostic feature of many Apicomplexa parasites?
What is the diagnostic feature of many Apicomplexa parasites?
Which parasite is transmitted by ticks and infects blood cells?
Which parasite is transmitted by ticks and infects blood cells?
What is the characteristic mode of locomotion for Apicomplexa parasites?
What is the characteristic mode of locomotion for Apicomplexa parasites?
Which Apicomplexa parasite is known to cause disease in dolphins?
Which Apicomplexa parasite is known to cause disease in dolphins?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Apicomplexan parasites?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Apicomplexan parasites?
Which of the following is a protozoan parasite that can cause neurological disease in horses?
Which of the following is a protozoan parasite that can cause neurological disease in horses?
Which of the following statements about Babesia microti is correct?
Which of the following statements about Babesia microti is correct?
Which of the following statements about the life cycle of Apicomplexan parasites is correct?
Which of the following statements about the life cycle of Apicomplexan parasites is correct?
Which of the following statements about protozoan parasites is correct?
Which of the following statements about protozoan parasites is correct?
What type of reproduction is exhibited by the protozoan parasite Merocystis kathae in scallops?
What type of reproduction is exhibited by the protozoan parasite Merocystis kathae in scallops?
What is the definitive host for Merocystis kathae?
What is the definitive host for Merocystis kathae?
Which of the following protozoan genera is known to cause disease in poultry?
Which of the following protozoan genera is known to cause disease in poultry?
Which human disease is caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi?
Which human disease is caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi?
What is the colloquial term for traveler's diarrhea contracted in Mexico?
What is the colloquial term for traveler's diarrhea contracted in Mexico?
