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What is the primary route of infection for Naegleria fowleri?
What is the primary route of infection for Naegleria fowleri?
Which activity is most commonly associated with Naegleria fowleri infection?
Which activity is most commonly associated with Naegleria fowleri infection?
What is the vector for Chagas disease transmission?
What is the vector for Chagas disease transmission?
Where is Chagas disease most common?
Where is Chagas disease most common?
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What is the fatality rate of Naegleria fowleri infection?
What is the fatality rate of Naegleria fowleri infection?
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How are most people in the United States infected with Chagas disease?
How are most people in the United States infected with Chagas disease?
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Which disease is caused by Trichomonas vaginalis?
Which disease is caused by Trichomonas vaginalis?
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What is the most common symptom of giardiasis?
What is the most common symptom of giardiasis?
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Which disease is transmitted to humans by the bite of phlebotomus sandflies?
Which disease is transmitted to humans by the bite of phlebotomus sandflies?
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Where does Trichomonas vaginalis infection typically cause inflammation in males?
Where does Trichomonas vaginalis infection typically cause inflammation in males?
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Which organ is primarily affected by Chagas disease?
Which organ is primarily affected by Chagas disease?
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What is a common route of transmission for Giardia intestinalis?
What is a common route of transmission for Giardia intestinalis?
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Which form of leishmaniasis produces ulcerating skin lesions?
Which form of leishmaniasis produces ulcerating skin lesions?
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What is the characteristic symptom of visceral leishmaniasis (kala azar)?
What is the characteristic symptom of visceral leishmaniasis (kala azar)?
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What is a potential complication associated with Trichomonas vaginalis infection in pregnancy?
What is a potential complication associated with Trichomonas vaginalis infection in pregnancy?
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Where is Chagas disease most commonly acquired?
Where is Chagas disease most commonly acquired?
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How do people acquire toxoplasma infections?
How do people acquire toxoplasma infections?
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What is the main concern of toxoplasmosis in pregnant women?
What is the main concern of toxoplasmosis in pregnant women?
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What is the most common manifestation of toxoplasmosis in immunocompromised individuals?
What is the most common manifestation of toxoplasmosis in immunocompromised individuals?
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How are people mainly infected with Cryptosporidiosis?
How are people mainly infected with Cryptosporidiosis?
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Why are oocysts of Cryptosporidiosis highly resistant to chlorination of water supplies?
Why are oocysts of Cryptosporidiosis highly resistant to chlorination of water supplies?
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How does Cryptosporidiosis mainly affect individuals with normal immune defenses?
How does Cryptosporidiosis mainly affect individuals with normal immune defenses?
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What is the primary cause of severe diarrhea in both immunocompetent and immunocompromised individuals related to Cryptosporidiosis?
What is the primary cause of severe diarrhea in both immunocompetent and immunocompromised individuals related to Cryptosporidiosis?
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