10 Questions
What system does Leishmania donovani primarily infect?
Reticuloendothelial system
Which type of cells are responsible for removing immune complexes from the circulation in healthy individuals?
Phagocytic cells
What is the primary reservoir of Leishmania donovani?
Most mammals
What is the primary mechanism of transmission of Leishmania donovani?
Infected female sand fly bites
What is the characteristic of Leishmania donovani that differentiates it from L. tropica?
Visceral infection
What is the fate of amastigotes engulfed by neutrophils and eosinophils?
They are killed
What is the role of macrophages in the life cycle of Leishmania donovani?
They engulf and do not kill the amastigotes
What is the reason why Leishmania donovani can infect macrophages?
They possess a variety of cell surface molecules
What is the name of the disease caused by Leishmania donovani?
Visceral Leishmaniasis
What is the outcome of the disease in untreated cases?
The disease is fatal if left untreated
Test your knowledge of protozoa, including kinetoplasta, leishmania, and tissue flagellates. Learn about the classification, characteristics, and examples of protozoa, including their movement patterns and species. This quiz covers the sub-kingdom, phylum, and sub-phylum of protozoa, as well as their species and genus.
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