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Which category of flagellates includes those found in the blood and tissues?
Which category of flagellates includes those found in the blood and tissues?
- Intestinal flagellates
- Urogenital flagellates
- Blood & Tissue flagellates (correct)
- Oral flagellates
Which type of flagellate causes Chagas disease?
Which type of flagellate causes Chagas disease?
- T. major
- T. bruceirhodesiense
- T. bruceigambiense
- T. cruzi (correct)
Which complex of Leishmania spp. is associated with black fever (kala-azar)?
Which complex of Leishmania spp. is associated with black fever (kala-azar)?
- L. tropica complex
- L. donovani complex (correct)
- L. mexicana complex
- L. braziliensis complex
Which flagellate is associated with African sleeping sickness?
Which flagellate is associated with African sleeping sickness?
Which category of flagellates includes those dwelling in the lumen?
Which category of flagellates includes those dwelling in the lumen?
Flashcards
Blood & Tissue Flagellates
Blood & Tissue Flagellates
A group of flagellates that live in the blood and tissues of their hosts.
Chagas disease cause
Chagas disease cause
T. cruzi, a specific type of flagellate.
Black fever (kala-azar) agent
Black fever (kala-azar) agent
Leishmania donovani complex of flagellates.
African sleeping sickness cause
African sleeping sickness cause
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Intestinal Flagellates
Intestinal Flagellates
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Study Notes
Flagellates
- Trypanosomatidae is the category of flagellates that includes those found in the blood and tissues.
Chagas Disease
- Trypanosoma cruzi is the type of flagellate that causes Chagas disease.
Leishmania spp.
- The Leishmania donovani complex is associated with black fever (kala-azar).
African Sleeping Sickness
- Trypanosoma brucei is the flagellate associated with African sleeping sickness.
Flagellates Dwelling in Lumen
- Trichomonadidae is the category of flagellates that includes those dwelling in the lumen.
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Test your knowledge of flagellates in parasitology with this quiz. Explore the world of parasitic flagellates and deepen your understanding of this fascinating field.
