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What is the infective stage for the definitive host in the life cycle described?
What is the infective stage for the definitive host in the life cycle described?
- Sporozoites
- Merozoites
- Bradyzoites (correct)
- Sporocysts
Which cells do sporozoites enter after they rupture from sporocysts in the intermediate host?
Which cells do sporozoites enter after they rupture from sporocysts in the intermediate host?
- Endothelial cells of blood vessels (correct)
- Muscle cells
- Liver cells
- Epithelial cells
How do humans become infected with the parasite according to the text?
How do humans become infected with the parasite according to the text?
- By inhaling contaminated air
- By drinking contaminated water
- By eating undercooked meat (correct)
- Through mosquito bites
Where in the human body do bradyzoites released from ruptured cysts invade?
Where in the human body do bradyzoites released from ruptured cysts invade?
What is the result of the fusion of male and female gametes in the life cycle described?
What is the result of the fusion of male and female gametes in the life cycle described?
What can be detected in feces due to the fragile nature of the oocyst wall?
What can be detected in feces due to the fragile nature of the oocyst wall?
What is the size range of Rainey's corpuscles in giardiasis?
What is the size range of Rainey's corpuscles in giardiasis?
How are the spores or bradyzoites in giardiasis described in terms of shape?
How are the spores or bradyzoites in giardiasis described in terms of shape?
What is the main clinical manifestation of the intestinal stages of cryptosporidium?
What is the main clinical manifestation of the intestinal stages of cryptosporidium?
What is the diagnostic significance of mature cysts in giardiasis?
What is the diagnostic significance of mature cysts in giardiasis?
How are oocysts transmitted in cryptosporidiosis?
How are oocysts transmitted in cryptosporidiosis?
What is the main way to diagnose the presence of sarcosysts?
What is the main way to diagnose the presence of sarcosysts?
Where does the sexual phase of typical two-host coccida occur?
Where does the sexual phase of typical two-host coccida occur?
Which parasite is known for being very tolerant to chlorine disinfection due to its outer shell?
Which parasite is known for being very tolerant to chlorine disinfection due to its outer shell?
What is a common symptom experienced by some patients infected with typical two-host coccida?
What is a common symptom experienced by some patients infected with typical two-host coccida?
Where does Sarcocystis primarily develop in the human body?
Where does Sarcocystis primarily develop in the human body?
How does infection with typical two-host coccida present in immunocompetent hosts?
How does infection with typical two-host coccida present in immunocompetent hosts?
What is the most common mode of transmission for Cryptosporidium?
What is the most common mode of transmission for Cryptosporidium?
What is a characteristic of chronic Toxoplasma infections?
What is a characteristic of chronic Toxoplasma infections?
Which stage of the Toxoplasma life cycle occurs in felines, but not in humans and other intermediate hosts?
Which stage of the Toxoplasma life cycle occurs in felines, but not in humans and other intermediate hosts?
How is toxoplasmosis usually discovered in immunosuppressed hosts?
How is toxoplasmosis usually discovered in immunosuppressed hosts?
Which staining technique is mentioned to be good for staining smears of body fluids and tissue imprints in Toxoplasma diagnosis?
Which staining technique is mentioned to be good for staining smears of body fluids and tissue imprints in Toxoplasma diagnosis?
What is the primary approach for diagnosing toxoplasmosis according to the text?
What is the primary approach for diagnosing toxoplasmosis according to the text?
In the Sabin-Feldman Dye Test Procedure, what happens if anti-Toxo antibodies are present in the patient serum?
In the Sabin-Feldman Dye Test Procedure, what happens if anti-Toxo antibodies are present in the patient serum?
How do cats become infected with Toxoplasma gondii?
How do cats become infected with Toxoplasma gondii?
What happens to the oocysts shed by the parasite in a cat's feces?
What happens to the oocysts shed by the parasite in a cat's feces?
How do humans typically become infected with Toxoplasma gondii?
How do humans typically become infected with Toxoplasma gondii?
What is the role of tachyzoites in the Toxoplasma gondii life cycle?
What is the role of tachyzoites in the Toxoplasma gondii life cycle?
What is the consequence of a pregnant woman becoming infected with Toxoplasma gondii for the first time during pregnancy?
What is the consequence of a pregnant woman becoming infected with Toxoplasma gondii for the first time during pregnancy?
What makes tissue cysts formed by Toxoplasma gondii particularly resistant?
What makes tissue cysts formed by Toxoplasma gondii particularly resistant?
