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Microparasite = Small, unicellular, multiplies within vertebrate host Macroparasite = Large, multicellular, no direct reproduction within vertebrate host Ectoparasite = Live on the surface of the body Endoparasite = Live within the body of the host
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Protozoa = Microparasites Helminths = Macroparasites Viruses = Excluded from the term 'parasite' Bacteria = Excluded from the term 'parasite'
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Infection = Invasion by endoparasites Infestation = Infection by ectoparasites Parasitology = Study of organisms dependent on others for life cycle and metabolic needs Medical parasitology = Deals with parasites infecting man and related diseases
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Medical parasitology only deals with parasites that infect animals, not humans.
Medical parasitology only deals with parasites that infect animals, not humans.
Microparasites are large, multicellular organisms that reproduce outside their host.
Microparasites are large, multicellular organisms that reproduce outside their host.
Ectoparasites live inside the body of the host.
Ectoparasites live inside the body of the host.
All protozoan and helminthic parasites of man are considered endoparasites.
All protozoan and helminthic parasites of man are considered endoparasites.
Infestations are caused by endoparasites living within the host's body.
Infestations are caused by endoparasites living within the host's body.
Parasites that multiply outside their vertebrate host are known as macroparasites.
Parasites that multiply outside their vertebrate host are known as macroparasites.
A facultative parasite may live either a parasitic or a free-living existence under unfavorable circumstances.
A facultative parasite may live either a parasitic or a free-living existence under unfavorable circumstances.
Accidental parasites always attack their usual host.
Accidental parasites always attack their usual host.
Aberrant parasites can develop further in a host where they cannot live.
Aberrant parasites can develop further in a host where they cannot live.
Definitive hosts harbor the adult parasite where it replicates sexually.
Definitive hosts harbor the adult parasite where it replicates sexually.
Intermediate hosts only harbor the larval stage of a parasite.
Intermediate hosts only harbor the larval stage of a parasite.
Reservoir hosts can harbor a pathogen indefinitely without any negative effects on themselves.
Reservoir hosts can harbor a pathogen indefinitely without any negative effects on themselves.
Symbiosis refers to an association where both host and parasite benefit from each other without causing harm.
Symbiosis refers to an association where both host and parasite benefit from each other without causing harm.
Commensalism is an association where the parasite harms the host.
Commensalism is an association where the parasite harms the host.
Zoonosis refers to a disease that can be transmitted from humans to animals under natural conditions.
Zoonosis refers to a disease that can be transmitted from humans to animals under natural conditions.
Protozoa are multicellular animals in the kingdom Protista.
Protozoa are multicellular animals in the kingdom Protista.
The trophozoites of E. histolytica ingest erythrocytes.
The trophozoites of E. histolytica ingest erythrocytes.
Cysts of E. histolytica can remain viable in a dry environment for several days.
Cysts of E. histolytica can remain viable in a dry environment for several days.
Flies and cockroaches can serve as vectors for the transmission of E. histolytica cysts.
Flies and cockroaches can serve as vectors for the transmission of E. histolytica cysts.
Each mature cyst of E. histolytica gives rise to four small metacystic trophozoites.
Each mature cyst of E. histolytica gives rise to four small metacystic trophozoites.
E. histolytica secretes a proteolytic enzyme that leads to the destruction and necrosis of tissue.
E. histolytica secretes a proteolytic enzyme that leads to the destruction and necrosis of tissue.
E. histolytica and E. dispar are morphologically distinguishable species.
E. histolytica and E. dispar are morphologically distinguishable species.
Intestinal amoebiasis caused by E. histolytica may result in profuse bloody diarrhea.
Intestinal amoebiasis caused by E. histolytica may result in profuse bloody diarrhea.
Individuals with intestinal amoebiasis may develop hepatic amoebiasis 1-3 weeks after the disappearance of dysentery.
Individuals with intestinal amoebiasis may develop hepatic amoebiasis 1-3 weeks after the disappearance of dysentery.
Amoebic liver abscesses caused by E. histolytica may involve various organs such as lungs and brain.
Amoebic liver abscesses caused by E. histolytica may involve various organs such as lungs and brain.
The pathogenicity of E. histolytica depends on factors such as virulence of strain, resistance of host, and state of nutrition.
The pathogenicity of E. histolytica depends on factors such as virulence of strain, resistance of host, and state of nutrition.
Adhesion of T.vaginalis to vaginal epithelial cells is not an important step in pathogenesis.
Adhesion of T.vaginalis to vaginal epithelial cells is not an important step in pathogenesis.
Symptoms of trichomoniasis in females may include low abdominal discomfort.
Symptoms of trichomoniasis in females may include low abdominal discomfort.
Infected males with trichomoniasis are usually symptomatic.
Infected males with trichomoniasis are usually symptomatic.
T.vaginalis can only be isolated from urethral exudates.
T.vaginalis can only be isolated from urethral exudates.
Diagnosis of trichomoniasis by microscopic examination is not a traditional method.
Diagnosis of trichomoniasis by microscopic examination is not a traditional method.
Trichomoniasis can be cured with nitroimidazole antibiotics.
Trichomoniasis can be cured with nitroimidazole antibiotics.
N. fowleri can be cultivated on nutrient agar at 25°C.
N. fowleri can be cultivated on nutrient agar at 25°C.
The only way to diagnose PAM is during autopsies.
The only way to diagnose PAM is during autopsies.
Antibacterial antibiotics are effective in treating PAM.
Antibacterial antibiotics are effective in treating PAM.
Amphotericin B is a drug effective against N. fowleri.
Amphotericin B is a drug effective against N. fowleri.
Giardia lamblia lacks mitochondria.
Giardia lamblia lacks mitochondria.
Humans can be considered biological vectors for some diseases.
Humans can be considered biological vectors for some diseases.
Cysts are the stage where Giardia lamblia transmits infection.
Cysts are the stage where Giardia lamblia transmits infection.
Mechanical vectors are essential in the life cycle of the parasite.
Mechanical vectors are essential in the life cycle of the parasite.
Giardia lamblia trophozoites have four pairs of flagella.
Giardia lamblia trophozoites have four pairs of flagella.
Humans can act as reservoir hosts for certain pathogens without showing symptoms.
Humans can act as reservoir hosts for certain pathogens without showing symptoms.
Entamoeba dispar is morphologically identical to Entamoeba histolytica.
Entamoeba dispar is morphologically identical to Entamoeba histolytica.
Blood examination for Entamoeba histolytica shows severe leukocytosis.
Blood examination for Entamoeba histolytica shows severe leukocytosis.
Histology is a method used to identify trophozoites in aspirates during colonoscopy or surgery for Entamoeba histolytica.
Histology is a method used to identify trophozoites in aspirates during colonoscopy or surgery for Entamoeba histolytica.
Iodamoeba butschlii is morphologically identical to Entamoeba histolytica.
Iodamoeba butschlii is morphologically identical to Entamoeba histolytica.
Naegleria fowleri can form cysts in human tissue.
Naegleria fowleri can form cysts in human tissue.
Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) caused by Naegleria fowleri leads to death within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms.
Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) caused by Naegleria fowleri leads to death within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms.
Infection with Naegleria fowleri is acquired by ingestion of contaminated water.
Infection with Naegleria fowleri is acquired by ingestion of contaminated water.
Metronidazole is the drug of choice for asymptomatic infections of Entamoeba histolytica.
Metronidazole is the drug of choice for asymptomatic infections of Entamoeba histolytica.
Entamoeba dispar can be distinguished from Entamoeba histolytica by its larger size.
Entamoeba dispar can be distinguished from Entamoeba histolytica by its larger size.
ELISA, IHA, and IFA are serological tests used for diagnosing Entamoeba histolytica.
ELISA, IHA, and IFA are serological tests used for diagnosing Entamoeba histolytica.
When ingested, each cyst of Giardia lamblia develops into four trophozoites.
When ingested, each cyst of Giardia lamblia develops into four trophozoites.
Giardia lamblia can penetrate the intestinal wall causing severe inflammation.
Giardia lamblia can penetrate the intestinal wall causing severe inflammation.
Metronidazole is a popular antibiotic treatment for giardiasis that has no side effects.
Metronidazole is a popular antibiotic treatment for giardiasis that has no side effects.
Chilomastix mesnili is considered pathogenic and causes severe diarrhea.
Chilomastix mesnili is considered pathogenic and causes severe diarrhea.
Trichomonas vaginalis has a cystic stage in its life cycle.
Trichomonas vaginalis has a cystic stage in its life cycle.
Giardia lamblia can lead to chronic cholecystitis when it localizes in the biliary tract.
Giardia lamblia can lead to chronic cholecystitis when it localizes in the biliary tract.
Ingestion of Chilomastix mesnili cysts can lead to infection through contaminated water or food.
Ingestion of Chilomastix mesnili cysts can lead to infection through contaminated water or food.
Trichomonas vaginalis is responsible for trichomoniasis, transmitted primarily through oral sex.
Trichomonas vaginalis is responsible for trichomoniasis, transmitted primarily through oral sex.
Entero test involves swallowing a gelatin capsule with a spool of nylon string that is used to aspirate specimens from the lower intestine.
Entero test involves swallowing a gelatin capsule with a spool of nylon string that is used to aspirate specimens from the lower intestine.
Furazolidone is not a suitable option for treating giardiasis in children.
Furazolidone is not a suitable option for treating giardiasis in children.
