Protozoan Parasites Quiz

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What is the vector responsible for transmitting Trypanosoma cruzi in america?

  • Mosquito
  • Tsetse fly
  • reduviid bug (correct)
  • Tick

Which parasite is associated with causing enlarged heart and affected intestine?

  • Leishmania
  • Trypanosoma cruzi (correct)
  • Toxoplasma
  • Plasmodium

Which stage of the life cycle of Plasmodium spp. involves asexual reproduction within the human host?

  • Gametogony
  • Sporogony
  • Schizogony (correct)
  • Sporozoite

Which parasite is responsible for causing hydatid cysts in human tissues?

<p>Echinococcus granulosus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are eggs of Ascaris lumbricoides primarily ingested by humans?

<p>from food and raw veggies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which parasite is known to cause intense itching in the perianal region, especially at night?

<p>Enterobius vermicularis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which parasite is transmitted to humans through the bite of a blackfly and causes nodules in the skin and severe itching?

<p>Onchocera volvulus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Platyhelminthes infect humans?

<p>Through ingestion of infected fish or plants (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which parasite causes 'swimmers itch' in humans?

<p>Schistosomes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mode of infection for Fasciola hepatica?

<p>Through ingestion of plants or veggies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which parasite causes megaloblastic anemia as a complication of infection?

<p>Diphyllobothrium latum (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which parasite is associated with causing the most severe form of sleeping sickness?

<p>Trypanosoma rhodesiense (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which parasite is hermaphroditic and can be ingested by consuming fish or plants?

<p>Clonorchis sinensis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which stage of the life cycle does Schistosoma primarily penetrate the human skin?

<p>Cercariae stage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which parasite can cause megaloblastic anemia as a complication of infection?

<p>Diphyllobothrium latum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the intermediate host for the Paragonimus parasite?

<p>Crab (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which parasite causes the formation of hydatid cysts in human tissues?

<p>Echinococcus granulosus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are the eggs of Enterobius vermicularis primarily ingested by humans?

<p>Accidental ingestion from contaminated food (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which parasite is transmitted to humans through the bite of a blackfly and causes severe itching and nodules in the skin?

<p>Onchocerca volvulus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which parasite is responsible for causing muscle larvae in subcutaneous tissue and eggs in muscle tissue?

<p>Trichinella spiralis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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