Parasitology Quiz: Eimeria and Protozoa

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Which species of Eimeria is not paired with E. zuernii?

E. bukidnonensis (correct)

E. bombayansis

E. auburnensis

E. bovis

What is unique about the trophozoite of Tritrichomonas blagburni?

It has eight flagella

It has a pair of dark staining bodies placed medially (correct)

It has a single nucleus

It has two axostyles

Which species of Tritrichomonas is known to cause diarrhea in kittens?

Tetratrichomonas gallinarum

Tritrichomonas blagburni (correct)

Tritrichomonas eberthi

Trichomonas gallinae

Which species of parasite produces eight sporozoites but no sporocysts?

Wenyonella philiplevinei Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of administering oxytetracycline via feed in flocks diagnosed with hexamitiasis?

It will control the secondary bacterial infection Signup and view all the answers

Where is Naegleria fowleri typically located?

In the central nervous system Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct habitat of Balantidium coli?

Waterbody, human intestine, and human liver Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary host of Balantidium coli?

Human Signup and view all the answers

Where is Buxtonella sulcata typically found?

Rumen of goats and rarely water buffaloes Signup and view all the answers

What is the best diagnostic method for bovine genital trichomoniasis?

InPouch TF Bovine Culture Test and Polymerase Chain Reaction Signup and view all the answers

What would be the best method to diagnose Besnoitia wallacei and Besnoitia besnoiti in the definitive host?

Biopsy of the skin Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of the trophozoite of a certain parasite?

Two nuclei, two axostyles, eight flagella Signup and view all the answers

Which parasite has a large adhesive disc on its ventral surface?

Eimeria tenella Signup and view all the answers

Which parasite causes amoebic dysentery in primates, dogs, and men?

Entamoeba histolytica Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment of choice for birds infected with Giardia species?

Ronidazole Signup and view all the answers

Where can Monocercomonoides caprae be found?

Goat's rumen Signup and view all the answers

What is the main site of infection of Eimeria gilruthi?

Small intestine Signup and view all the answers

How is Tritrichomonas blagburni infection best treated?

Oral metronidazole at 30-50 mg/kg every 12h for 14 days Signup and view all the answers