20 Questions
What is the vector responsible for transmitting Trypanosoma cruzi in america?
reduviid bug
Which parasite is associated with causing enlarged heart and affected intestine?
Trypanosoma cruzi
Which stage of the life cycle of Plasmodium spp. involves asexual reproduction within the human host?
Schizogony
Which parasite is responsible for causing hydatid cysts in human tissues?
Echinococcus granulosus
How are eggs of Ascaris lumbricoides primarily ingested by humans?
from food and raw veggies
Which parasite is known to cause intense itching in the perianal region, especially at night?
Enterobius vermicularis
Which parasite is transmitted to humans through the bite of a blackfly and causes nodules in the skin and severe itching?
Onchocera volvulus
How do Platyhelminthes infect humans?
Through ingestion of infected fish or plants
Which parasite causes 'swimmers itch' in humans?
Schistosomes
What is the mode of infection for Fasciola hepatica?
Through ingestion of plants or veggies
Which parasite causes megaloblastic anemia as a complication of infection?
Diphyllobothrium latum
Which parasite is associated with causing the most severe form of sleeping sickness?
Trypanosoma rhodesiense
Which parasite is hermaphroditic and can be ingested by consuming fish or plants?
Clonorchis sinensis
In which stage of the life cycle does Schistosoma primarily penetrate the human skin?
Cercariae stage
Which parasite can cause megaloblastic anemia as a complication of infection?
Diphyllobothrium latum
What is the intermediate host for the Paragonimus parasite?
Crab
Which parasite causes the formation of hydatid cysts in human tissues?
Echinococcus granulosus
How are the eggs of Enterobius vermicularis primarily ingested by humans?
Accidental ingestion from contaminated food
Which parasite is transmitted to humans through the bite of a blackfly and causes severe itching and nodules in the skin?
Onchocerca volvulus
Which parasite is responsible for causing muscle larvae in subcutaneous tissue and eggs in muscle tissue?
Trichinella spiralis
Test your knowledge of protozoan parasites such as Trypanosoma, Leishmania, and Acathamoeba. This quiz covers their characteristics, transmission, and associated diseases.
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