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What is the diagnostic stage of Trypanosoma spp?
What is the diagnostic stage of Trypanosoma spp?
- Trypomastigote (correct)
- Promastigote
- Amastigote
- Epimastigote
What is the location of the kinetoplast in trypomastigotes?
What is the location of the kinetoplast in trypomastigotes?
- Anteriorly located
- Laterally located
- Posteriorly located (correct)
- Centrally located
How is Trypanosoma cruzi transmitted to human hosts?
How is Trypanosoma cruzi transmitted to human hosts?
- Through direct contact with an infected animal
- When the feces of the bug containing the trypomastigote is deposited near the bite site (correct)
- Through contaminated food and water
- Through the bite of the Reduvid bug
What is the primary method of prevention and control for Trypanosoma spp?
What is the primary method of prevention and control for Trypanosoma spp?
What is the common reservoir host for Trypanosoma cruzi?
What is the common reservoir host for Trypanosoma cruzi?
What is the treatment option for Trypanosoma spp that may develop resistance?
What is the treatment option for Trypanosoma spp that may develop resistance?
What is the purpose of the Cellophane tape or Scotch Tape Preparation?
What is the purpose of the Cellophane tape or Scotch Tape Preparation?
What is the most common symptom of Visceral Leishmaniasis or Kala-azar?
What is the most common symptom of Visceral Leishmaniasis or Kala-azar?
What type of blood smear is used to identify the species of a parasite?
What type of blood smear is used to identify the species of a parasite?
What is the purpose of examining Cerebrospinal Fluid?
What is the purpose of examining Cerebrospinal Fluid?
What is the vector responsible for transmitting Leishmania tropica complex?
What is the vector responsible for transmitting Leishmania tropica complex?
What is the primary location of the disease caused by Leishmania tropica complex?
What is the primary location of the disease caused by Leishmania tropica complex?
What is the term for the stage of a parasite that enters the host?
What is the term for the stage of a parasite that enters the host?
What is the purpose of collecting tissue and biopsy specimens?
What is the purpose of collecting tissue and biopsy specimens?
What is the primary diagnostic test for Visceral Leishmaniasis?
What is the primary diagnostic test for Visceral Leishmaniasis?
What is the primary treatment for Visceral Leishmaniasis?
What is the primary treatment for Visceral Leishmaniasis?
What is the term for the process by which trophozoites differentiate into cyst forms?
What is the term for the process by which trophozoites differentiate into cyst forms?
What is the characteristic of the initial lesion of Old World Cutaneous Leishmaniasis?
What is the characteristic of the initial lesion of Old World Cutaneous Leishmaniasis?
What is the purpose of collecting Genitourinary Secretions?
What is the purpose of collecting Genitourinary Secretions?
What is a characteristic of protozoa?
What is a characteristic of protozoa?
What is the common name of the disease caused by Leishmania tropica complex?
What is the common name of the disease caused by Leishmania tropica complex?
What is the purpose of using insect repellents in prevention and control of Leishmaniasis?
What is the purpose of using insect repellents in prevention and control of Leishmaniasis?
What is the primary mode of acquisition for Naegleria infection?
What is the primary mode of acquisition for Naegleria infection?
What is the typical clinical presentation of Naegleria infection in patients?
What is the typical clinical presentation of Naegleria infection in patients?
How does Naegleria amoeba enter the central nervous system?
How does Naegleria amoeba enter the central nervous system?
What is the typical outcome of untreated Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM)?
What is the typical outcome of untreated Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM)?
What is the purpose of adequate chlorination of swimming pools and hot tubs?
What is the purpose of adequate chlorination of swimming pools and hot tubs?
What is the primary laboratory diagnosis for Naegleria infection?
What is the primary laboratory diagnosis for Naegleria infection?
What is the name of the disease caused by Trypanosoma Cruzi?
What is the name of the disease caused by Trypanosoma Cruzi?
What is the sign characterized by unilateral swelling of the eyelid with conjunctivitis?
What is the sign characterized by unilateral swelling of the eyelid with conjunctivitis?
What is the drug of choice for treating Chagas Disease?
What is the drug of choice for treating Chagas Disease?
What is the name of the vector that transmits Trypanosoma Brucei?
What is the name of the vector that transmits Trypanosoma Brucei?
What is the name of the disease caused by Trypanosoma Brucei?
What is the name of the disease caused by Trypanosoma Brucei?
What is the characteristic manifestation of T. Brucei Rhodesiense?
What is the characteristic manifestation of T. Brucei Rhodesiense?
What is the name of the sign characterized by cervical lymphadenopathy?
What is the name of the sign characterized by cervical lymphadenopathy?
What is the usual cause of death in untreated African Sleeping Sickness?
What is the usual cause of death in untreated African Sleeping Sickness?
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