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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which parasite causes Chagas’ disease?

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

Which parasite is associated with granulomatous amoebic encephalitis?

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

What is the causative agent of cysticercosis?

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

Which parasite is responsible for causing sleeping sickness?

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

What disease is associated with Toxocara spp infection?

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

Where are Naegleria fowleri mainly found?

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

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