12 Questions
Which protozoan infection is transmitted through the bite of a sand fly?
Leishmaniasis
What is the treatment for amoeba infections such as amoebiasis and giardiasis?
Metronidazole
What is the infectious form of amoebas that can survive stomach acid and enter the bloodstream?
Trophozoite
Which infection is characterized by antigenic variation, leading to an episodic disease state?
Trypanosoma
What is the disease caused by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii?
Toxoplasmosis
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for protozoan infections?
Exposure to UV light
What is the name of the disease caused by the parasite Schistosoma?
Schistosomiasis
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of roundworms?
They are all microscopic
What is the name of the bacterium that lives inside some nematodes and is targeted by tetracycline?
Wolbachia
How do schistosomes typically penetrate the human body?
Through active skin penetration
What is the name of the drug commonly used to treat tapeworm infections?
Praziquantel
What is the term for diseases that are often overlooked or neglected, such as schistosomiasis and onchocerciasis?
Neglected tropical diseases
Test your knowledge on protozoa, single-celled organisms that can cause systemic infections, and how they evade the immune system. Learn about different types of protozoa, modes of transmission, and treatment options.
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