Parasitic Diseases of the Central Nervous System Lecture Quiz
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Which parasite causes cerebral malaria?

  • Plasmodium falciparum (correct)
  • Trypanosoma cruzi
  • Naegleria fowleri
  • Toxoplasma gondii

    • Where is Naegleria fowleri mainly found?

  • Arctic regions
  • Tropical rainforests
  • Desert areas
  • Warm stagnant fresh aquatic environments (correct)

    • Which parasite causes primary amoebic meningoencephalitis?

  • Schistosoma spp
  • Naegleria fowleri (correct)
  • Entamoeba histolytica
  • Toxoplasma gondii

    • What is the causative agent of cerebral toxoplasmosis?

    <p>Toxoplasma gondii</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which parasite causes Chagas’ disease?

    <p>Trypanosoma cruzi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which parasite is associated with granulomatous amoebic encephalitis?

    <p>Acanthamoeba spp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the causative agent of cysticercosis?

    <p>Taenia solium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which parasite is responsible for causing sleeping sickness?

    <p>Trypanosoma b. gambiense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What disease is associated with Toxocara spp infection?

    <p>Toxocariasis (Visceral larva migrans)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are Naegleria fowleri mainly found?

    <p>Stagnant fresh aquatic environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

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