Introduction to Medical Parasitology Lecture Objectives

Which type of host is the definitive host for the malaria parasite?

Which type of parasitic infection is primarily seen in animals but can be transmitted to humans?

What is the term used to describe a new infection with the same species of parasite?

Which type of host is the intermediate host for the malaria parasite?

Which of the following is an example of an anthroponosis?

What is the term used to describe a superinfection that originates from the same individual?

Which of the following statements about symbiosis is correct?

What distinguishes an obligate parasite from a facultative parasite?

Which of the following organisms is an example of an endoparasite?

In the context of parasitology, what is the meaning of the term 'pathogen'?

Which of the following life cycle types requires the parasite to use multiple hosts?

Identify the correct statement about ectoparasites.

Which phylum includes tapeworms and flukes?

What is the primary portal of entry for Strongyloides stercoralis autoinfection?

Which parasite is typically transmitted through sexual intercourse?

What is the subclass that Trichomonas vaginalis belongs to?

Which sub-kingdom does Trichomonas vaginalis fall under?

What is the primary vector of Schistosomiasis?

'Cryptosporidum, Cyclospora, Isospora' are known to be opportunistic in which group of individuals?

'Toxoplasma' is primarily associated with which mode of transmission?

'Dracunculus' primarily affects which tissue in the body?

'Balantidium coli' is typified by having how many types of nuclei?