Protozoa and Flagellates Quiz
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What disease is caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi?

  • Malaria
  • Chagas’ disease (correct)
  • Leishmaniasis
  • African sleeping sickness
  • Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Chagas' disease?

  • Myocarditis
  • Megacolon
  • Fever
  • Bacterial pneumonia (correct)
  • What is the primary means of transmission for Trypanosoma cruzi?

  • Sexual contact
  • Airborne particles
  • Triatoma bug bites (correct)
  • Contaminated water
  • In Chagas’ disease, Trypanosoma cruzi mainly affects which type of cell?

    <p>Macrophages and heart muscle cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What pathological effect does Trypanosoma cruzi have on the myocardium?

    <p>Causes myocytolysis and degeneration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following stages of Chagas’ disease is characterized by an asymptomatic phase?

    <p>Chronic phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary method used to diagnose Chagas' disease?

    <p>Microscopic identification of the trypanosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of Trypanosoma cruzi infection in approximately 20 to 30% of infected individuals?

    <p>Changes in cardiac morphology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of xenodiagnosis in relation to T. cruzi infection?

    <p>To check for parasites in the hind gut of kissing bugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the pathology of African sleeping sickness caused by T. brucei gambiense?

    <p>It results in meningoencephalitis and hemolytic anemia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic symptom following the invasion of the central nervous system by T. brucei?

    <p>Extreme drowsiness and coma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are T. brucei parasites primarily transmitted to humans?

    <p>Via insect bites from the tsetse fly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the ventral adhesive disc in Giardia intestinalis?

    <p>To attach to the intestinal lining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of transmission method is associated with Giardia intestinalis infections?

    <p>Ingestion of contaminated food or water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is commonly associated with Giardia intestinalis infection?

    <p>Frothy, fatty diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the diagnostic method for identifying T. brucei in a patient?

    <p>Microscopic observation of trypanosomes in bodily fluids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Trypanosoma cruzi (Chagas’ disease)

    • Causes myocarditis and Trypanosoma-induced heart disease.
    • Acute infections exhibit tropism for cardiac myofibers, implicated in chronic heart disease.
    • Myocardial fibers suffer from myocytolysis and myofibrillar degeneration.
    • Approximately 10% of infected individuals develop megacolon.
    • Chronic infection results in scarring of the myocardium, affecting 20-30% of cases.

    Signs and Symptoms of Chagas’ Disease

    • Initial chagomas (swelling from insect bites).
    • Generalized stage includes fever, swollen lymph nodes, myocarditis, splenomegaly, and esophagus/colon enlargement.
    • Chronic stage may be asymptomatic for years before symptomatic heart failure occurs.

    Transmission

    • Transmitted via bites of Triatoma bugs, known as kissing bugs.

    Location of Parasite

    • Primarily found in the circulatory system; trypanosomes transform within macrophages and heart cells.

    Means of Diagnosis

    • Microscopic identification of trypanosomes or antigens in blood, lymph, spinal fluid, or tissue biopsy.
    • Xenodiagnosis involves allowing uninfected kissing bugs to feed on suspected individuals, with subsequent dissection revealing infections.

    Trypanosoma brucei gambiense (African sleeping sickness)

    • Pathology includes meningoencephalitis, hemolytic anemia, and impaired consciousness; can lead to death if untreated.

    Signs and Symptoms of African Sleeping Sickness

    • Lesions form at fly bite sites, leading to fever, lymph node swelling, and headaches.
    • CNS invasion results in severe drowsiness, abnormal neurological function, and coma.

    Transmission

    • Spread via bites from the tsetse fly (Glossina); cattle and sheep serve as reservoirs.

    Location of Parasite

    • Trypanosomes circulate in blood and lymph, with some entering the CNS.

    Means of Diagnosis

    • Microscopic observation of long, thin trypanosomes in blood, lymph, spinal fluid, or tissue biopsy, identifiable by their structure.

    Giardia intestinalis (Beaver fever)

    • Causes enterocyte damage, loss of intestinal brush border, and altered epithelial barrier function.

    Signs and Symptoms of Beaver Fever

    • Frequently asymptomatic but can lead to severe gastrointestinal distress.
    • Symptoms include greasy, frothy, fatty diarrhea, abdominal pain, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, and low-grade fever.
    • Characteristic “rotten egg” smell in patient stools indicates infection.

    Transmission

    • Primarily through ingestion of contaminated water or food containing cysts from feces.

    Location of Parasite

    • Trophozoites attach to intestinal lining via a ventral adhesive disc or remain free in the intestine.

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    Test your knowledge on protozoa, particularly flagellates like Trypanosoma cruzi, the causative agent of Chagas' disease. The quiz covers the pathology associated with the infection, including its effects on the heart and potential complications such as megacolon. Explore the scientific and common names of relevant diseases.

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