Naegleria Fowleri Infection

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What is the primary route of infection for Naegleria fowleri?

Entry through the nasal cavity (correct)

Oral ingestion

Skin contact

Direct entry into the bloodstream

Which activity is most commonly associated with Naegleria fowleri infection?

Fishing in freshwater lakes

Nasal irrigation

Diving and white-water rafting (correct)

Swimming in chlorinated pools

What is the vector for Chagas disease transmission?

Tsetse flies

Kissing bugs (correct)

Fleas

Mosquitoes

Where is Chagas disease most common?

South and Central America Signup and view all the answers

What is the fatality rate of Naegleria fowleri infection?

>50% Signup and view all the answers

How are most people in the United States infected with Chagas disease?

Infected in Mexico Signup and view all the answers

Which disease is caused by Trichomonas vaginalis?

Trichomiad genital tract infections Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common symptom of giardiasis?

Watery diarrhea Signup and view all the answers

Which disease is transmitted to humans by the bite of phlebotomus sandflies?

Leishmaniasis Signup and view all the answers

Where does Trichomonas vaginalis infection typically cause inflammation in males?

Urethra Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is primarily affected by Chagas disease?

Heart Signup and view all the answers

What is a common route of transmission for Giardia intestinalis?

Contaminated food and water Signup and view all the answers

Which form of leishmaniasis produces ulcerating skin lesions?

Cutaneous leishmaniasis Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic symptom of visceral leishmaniasis (kala azar)?

Enlargement of the spleen and liver Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential complication associated with Trichomonas vaginalis infection in pregnancy?

Intrauterine infection Signup and view all the answers

Where is Chagas disease most commonly acquired?

Latin America Signup and view all the answers

How do people acquire toxoplasma infections?

By contact with infected cats Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern of toxoplasmosis in pregnant women?

Risk of congenital malformations in the fetus Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common manifestation of toxoplasmosis in immunocompromised individuals?

Brain disease (encephalitis) Signup and view all the answers

How are people mainly infected with Cryptosporidiosis?

Ingesting oocysts in unfiltered water supplies Signup and view all the answers

Why are oocysts of Cryptosporidiosis highly resistant to chlorination of water supplies?

They have a thick wall Signup and view all the answers

How does Cryptosporidiosis mainly affect individuals with normal immune defenses?

Acute self-limited diarrhea Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of severe diarrhea in both immunocompetent and immunocompromised individuals related to Cryptosporidiosis?

Protozoal parasites Signup and view all the answers