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What type of transmission is involved in the spread of Trypanosomiasis?
What type of transmission is involved in the spread of Trypanosomiasis?
- Vector-borne (correct)
- Foodborne
- Airborne
- Direct contact
What is the species responsible for Chagas disease?
What is the species responsible for Chagas disease?
- Trypanosoma cruzi (correct)
- Leishmania donovani
- Leishmania tropica
- Trypanosoma brucei
Which of the following diseases is NOT transmitted through a vector?
Which of the following diseases is NOT transmitted through a vector?
- Chagas disease
- Trypanosomiasis
- Leishmaniasis
- Helminth disease (correct)
What is the name of the parasite responsible for Trypanosomiasis?
What is the name of the parasite responsible for Trypanosomiasis?
Which of the following diseases is characterized by skin lesions or widespread infection?
Which of the following diseases is characterized by skin lesions or widespread infection?
What type of host requirement is necessary for the transmission of Helminth disease?
What type of host requirement is necessary for the transmission of Helminth disease?
What is the route of infection for Ascaris lumbricoides?
What is the route of infection for Ascaris lumbricoides?
Which of the following parasites is transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated water?
Which of the following parasites is transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated water?
What is the typical symptom of Cryptosporidiosis?
What is the typical symptom of Cryptosporidiosis?
Which of the following parasites is transmitted through the consumption of undercooked pork?
Which of the following parasites is transmitted through the consumption of undercooked pork?
What is the typical mode of transmission for Onchocerca volvulus?
What is the typical mode of transmission for Onchocerca volvulus?
Which of the following parasites causes Toxoplasmosis?
Which of the following parasites causes Toxoplasmosis?
What is the typical mode of transmission for Trichinella spiralis?
What is the typical mode of transmission for Trichinella spiralis?
Which of the following parasites is transmitted through the ingestion of undercooked fish?
Which of the following parasites is transmitted through the ingestion of undercooked fish?
What is the typical symptom of Malaria?
What is the typical symptom of Malaria?
Which of the following parasites causes Ascariasis?
Which of the following parasites causes Ascariasis?
What is the primary source of fungal infection in Histoplasmosis?
What is the primary source of fungal infection in Histoplasmosis?
What is the primary site of infection for Coccidioidomycosis?
What is the primary site of infection for Coccidioidomycosis?
Which protozoan causes Amoebiasis?
Which protozoan causes Amoebiasis?
What is the reservoir for Naegleria and Acanthamoeba?
What is the reservoir for Naegleria and Acanthamoeba?
What is the primary site of infection for Mucormycosis?
What is the primary site of infection for Mucormycosis?
Which fungal infection is commonly referred to as a yeast infection?
Which fungal infection is commonly referred to as a yeast infection?
What is the primary reservoir for Trichomonas vaginalis?
What is the primary reservoir for Trichomonas vaginalis?
What is the primary site of infection for Balantidium coli?
What is the primary site of infection for Balantidium coli?
What category of fungal infections is caused by a fungus that contaminates healthcare facilities?
What category of fungal infections is caused by a fungus that contaminates healthcare facilities?
What is the primary category of fungal infections that affects people with compromised immune systems or disrupted fungal biota?
What is the primary category of fungal infections that affects people with compromised immune systems or disrupted fungal biota?
Study Notes
Fungal Infections
- There are three categories of fungal infections: community-acquired, hospital-acquired, and opportunistic infections.
- Community-acquired infections are caused by fungi that thrive in environmental sources, such as bird and bat droppings, and dust and soil.
- Examples of community-acquired infections include histoplasmosis and coccidioidomycosis (also known as valley fever).
- Histoplasmosis affects the lungs and respiratory tract, and can cause flu-like symptoms, headaches, night sweats, and muscle and joint pain.
- Coccidioidomycosis affects the lungs and respiratory tract, and can cause flu-like symptoms, headaches, night sweats, and muscle and joint pain.
Hospital-Acquired Infections
- Hospital-acquired infections are caused by fungi that contaminate healthcare facilities.
- Examples of hospital-acquired infections include various fungi that can cause disease in people who are already in the hospital.
Opportunistic Infections
- Opportunistic infections are caused by fungi that are normally found in the environment, but can cause disease in people who have compromised immune systems or disrupted fungal biota.
- Examples of opportunistic infections include mucormycosis and candidiasis (also known as yeast infection).
- Mucormycosis affects the lungs and sinuses, and can cause skin lesions and inflammation.
- Candidiasis affects the lungs and sinuses, and can cause inflammation and disease.
Protozoan Diseases
- There are three categories of protozoan diseases: amoeboid, ciliated, and flagellated.
- Examples of amoeboid protozoan diseases include amoebiasis, which is caused by Entamoeba histolytica and can cause intestinal and other symptoms.
- Examples of ciliated protozoan diseases include balantidiosis, which is caused by Balantidium coli and can cause intestinal and other symptoms.
- Examples of flagellated protozoan diseases include giardiasis, which is caused by Giardia lamblia and can cause intestinal distress.
Helminth Diseases
- Helminth diseases are caused by parasitic worms, such as roundworms, flatworms, and tapeworms.
- Examples of roundworm diseases include ascariasis, which is caused by Ascaris lumbricoides and can cause intestinal blockage and malnutrition.
- Examples of flatworm diseases include schistosomiasis, which is caused by Schistosoma japonicum and can cause blood fluke infection.
- Examples of tapeworm diseases include taeniasis, which is caused by Taenia solium and can cause intestinal obstruction and malnutrition.
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Description
This quiz covers three categories of fungal infections and major pathogenic protozoa, including their sources, examples, descriptions, symptoms, and reservoirs. Test your knowledge of these microorganisms and their effects on human health.
