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Microparasites are large, multicellular organisms that reproduce outside of their vertebrate hosts.
Microparasites are large, multicellular organisms that reproduce outside of their vertebrate hosts.
False
Medical parasitology focuses on studying parasites that infect humans and the diseases they cause.
Medical parasitology focuses on studying parasites that infect humans and the diseases they cause.
True
Ectoparasites live within the body of the host, while endoparasites reside on the surface of the host's body.
Ectoparasites live within the body of the host, while endoparasites reside on the surface of the host's body.
False
All infectious agents are considered parasites according to the conventional definition.
All infectious agents are considered parasites according to the conventional definition.
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Helminths are examples of macroparasites due to their large, multicellular nature.
Helminths are examples of macroparasites due to their large, multicellular nature.
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An infestation is caused by endoparasites that invade the host's body.
An infestation is caused by endoparasites that invade the host's body.
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T.vaginalis has an incubation period of one week.
T.vaginalis has an incubation period of one week.
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Adhesion proteins, cysteine proteases, and the lipophosphoglycan (LPG) do not play any role in the pathogenesis of T.vaginalis.
Adhesion proteins, cysteine proteases, and the lipophosphoglycan (LPG) do not play any role in the pathogenesis of T.vaginalis.
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Symptoms of trichomoniasis may appear immediately after infection.
Symptoms of trichomoniasis may appear immediately after infection.
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Infected males who are asymptomatic cannot act as carriers of trichomoniasis.
Infected males who are asymptomatic cannot act as carriers of trichomoniasis.
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Prolonged infection with T.vaginalis can decrease the risk of aggressive prostate cancers.
Prolonged infection with T.vaginalis can decrease the risk of aggressive prostate cancers.
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T.tenax is the species of trichomonads that infects the intestinal tract in humans.
T.tenax is the species of trichomonads that infects the intestinal tract in humans.
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Trophozoites have bidirectional motility.
Trophozoites have bidirectional motility.
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Cysts are passed in urine.
Cysts are passed in urine.
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Flies and mosquitoes can serve as vectors for the transmission of E.histolytica cysts.
Flies and mosquitoes can serve as vectors for the transmission of E.histolytica cysts.
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Excystation is the process where a mature cyst gives rise to eight small metacystic trophozoites.
Excystation is the process where a mature cyst gives rise to eight small metacystic trophozoites.
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Encystation involves the concentration of chromatin materials into bars in the cytoplasm of the trophozoite.
Encystation involves the concentration of chromatin materials into bars in the cytoplasm of the trophozoite.
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Intestinal amoebiasis may lead to amoebic hepatitis and liver abscess.
Intestinal amoebiasis may lead to amoebic hepatitis and liver abscess.
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E.histolytica and E.dispar are morphologically distinguishable even without observing erythrophagocytosis.
E.histolytica and E.dispar are morphologically distinguishable even without observing erythrophagocytosis.
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Extraintestinal amoebiasis is more common than intestinal amoebiasis.
Extraintestinal amoebiasis is more common than intestinal amoebiasis.
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Hepatic amoebiasis arises 1-3 weeks after the disappearance of dysentery.
Hepatic amoebiasis arises 1-3 weeks after the disappearance of dysentery.
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Pathogenicity depends only on the virulence of the strain.
Pathogenicity depends only on the virulence of the strain.
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N. fowleri can be cultured by placing CSF on nutrient agar spread with a lawn of washed Escherichia coli or Enterobacter aerogenes.
N. fowleri can be cultured by placing CSF on nutrient agar spread with a lawn of washed Escherichia coli or Enterobacter aerogenes.
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Almost all cases of PAM are diagnosed when patients are still alive due to the slow progression of the disease.
Almost all cases of PAM are diagnosed when patients are still alive due to the slow progression of the disease.
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Amphotericin B is an effective antinaeglerial agent for the treatment of PAM.
Amphotericin B is an effective antinaeglerial agent for the treatment of PAM.
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Mechanical vectors are essential in the life cycle of the parasite they transmit.
Mechanical vectors are essential in the life cycle of the parasite they transmit.
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Giardia lamblia can penetrate the intestinal wall.
Giardia lamblia can penetrate the intestinal wall.
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Biological vectors are not essential in the life cycle of the parasite they transmit.
Biological vectors are not essential in the life cycle of the parasite they transmit.
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Humans can act as both mechanical and biological vectors for transmitting infections.
Humans can act as both mechanical and biological vectors for transmitting infections.
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Excystation of Giardia lamblia occurs in the stomach due to exposure to low pH.
Excystation of Giardia lamblia occurs in the stomach due to exposure to low pH.
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Chilomastix mesnili is considered a pathogenic parasite.
Chilomastix mesnili is considered a pathogenic parasite.
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Giardia lamblia has three pairs of flagella and a dorsal disk used for attachment to the mucosal surface.
Giardia lamblia has three pairs of flagella and a dorsal disk used for attachment to the mucosal surface.
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Giardia lamblia trophozoites have a mitochondria-rich cytoplasm.
Giardia lamblia trophozoites have a mitochondria-rich cytoplasm.
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Metronidazole is a common treatment for giardiasis that rarely causes side effects.
Metronidazole is a common treatment for giardiasis that rarely causes side effects.
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Trichomonas vaginalis has a cystic stage in its life cycle.
Trichomonas vaginalis has a cystic stage in its life cycle.
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Cysts of Giardia lamblia are larger than trophozoites.
Cysts of Giardia lamblia are larger than trophozoites.
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Ingestion of cysts in faecally contaminated water or food is a common route for man to acquire Giardia lamblia infection.
Ingestion of cysts in faecally contaminated water or food is a common route for man to acquire Giardia lamblia infection.
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The trophozoite of Trichomonas vaginalis has five flagella.
The trophozoite of Trichomonas vaginalis has five flagella.
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Furazolidone is not suitable for treating giardiasis in children.
Furazolidone is not suitable for treating giardiasis in children.
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Entero test involves aspirating specimens from the lower intestine.
Entero test involves aspirating specimens from the lower intestine.
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Giardia lamblia trophozoites attach to the mucosal surface of the large intestine.
Giardia lamblia trophozoites attach to the mucosal surface of the large intestine.
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Tinidazole is less effective than metronidazole in treating giardiasis.
Tinidazole is less effective than metronidazole in treating giardiasis.
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Entamoeba histolytica can be easily differentiated from other nonpathogenic intestinal amebae based on their morphology.
Entamoeba histolytica can be easily differentiated from other nonpathogenic intestinal amebae based on their morphology.
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Blood examination in cases of invasive amoebiasis typically shows leukocytosis.
Blood examination in cases of invasive amoebiasis typically shows leukocytosis.
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Naegleria fowleri can form cysts in human tissues.
Naegleria fowleri can form cysts in human tissues.
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Mature cysts of Entamoeba dispar have 4 nuclei.
Mature cysts of Entamoeba dispar have 4 nuclei.
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Facultative parasites are organisms that can only live a parasitic existence.
Facultative parasites are organisms that can only live a parasitic existence.
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Paromomycin is the drug of choice for symptomatic intestinal infections caused by Entamoeba histolytica.
Paromomycin is the drug of choice for symptomatic intestinal infections caused by Entamoeba histolytica.
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The life cycle of Naegleria fowleri involves an amoeboid stage that is the invasive form of the parasite.
The life cycle of Naegleria fowleri involves an amoeboid stage that is the invasive form of the parasite.
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Echinococcus granulosus is an example of an accidental parasite.
Echinococcus granulosus is an example of an accidental parasite.
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Invasive amoebic meningoencephalitis caused by Naegleria fowleri usually results in death within 48 hours of symptom onset.
Invasive amoebic meningoencephalitis caused by Naegleria fowleri usually results in death within 48 hours of symptom onset.
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Toxocara canis in man is an example of a definitive host.
Toxocara canis in man is an example of a definitive host.
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The trophozoites and cysts of Iodamoeba butschlii have one nucleus with a large endosome.
The trophozoites and cysts of Iodamoeba butschlii have one nucleus with a large endosome.
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Paratenic hosts are essential in completing the life cycle of parasites.
Paratenic hosts are essential in completing the life cycle of parasites.
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Reservoir hosts can harbor a pathogen indefinitely with severe ill effects.
Reservoir hosts can harbor a pathogen indefinitely with severe ill effects.
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ELISA, IHA, and IFA are serological tests used for diagnosing Entamoeba histolytica infections.
ELISA, IHA, and IFA are serological tests used for diagnosing Entamoeba histolytica infections.
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Entamoeba dispar is considered a separate species from Entamoeba histolytica due to its larger size.
Entamoeba dispar is considered a separate species from Entamoeba histolytica due to its larger size.
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A compromised host is highly resistant to various pathogens.
A compromised host is highly resistant to various pathogens.
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In commensalism, both the parasite and the host benefit from the association.
In commensalism, both the parasite and the host benefit from the association.
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Genus refers to a population with essentially different genetic characters.
Genus refers to a population with essentially different genetic characters.
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A vector is an agent that helps pathogens complete their life cycle by being an intermediate host.
A vector is an agent that helps pathogens complete their life cycle by being an intermediate host.
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Zoonosis refers to diseases that can only be transmitted between animals.
Zoonosis refers to diseases that can only be transmitted between animals.
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