10 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Toxoplasma gondii?
Requires only 1 host for reproduction
Toxoplasma gondii is a member of which class of organisms?
Sporozoans
Where does sexual reproduction of Toxoplasma gondii occur?
Cats
Which tissue is NOT mentioned as a location where T. gondii live in humans?
Kidney
What are the symptoms associated with chronic toxoplasmosis infection?
Lesions in heart and brain
Toxoplasma gondii requires how many hosts for reproduction?
Two hosts
Where does sexual reproduction of Toxoplasma gondii occur?
Enteroepithelium
Which tissue is mentioned as a location where T. gondii live in humans?
Lung
What are the symptoms associated with sub-acute toxoplasmosis?
Tachyzoites continue to destroy tissues, lesions in heart, liver, lung, brain, and eyes
What is the severity of fetal damage when congenital toxoplasmosis occurs early in pregnancy?
Higher
Explore the unique characteristics of Toxoplasma gondii, an intracellular sporozoan with complex life cycles requiring 2 hosts for reproduction. Learn about its habitat, diseases it causes, and its specific hosts for sexual and asexual reproduction.
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