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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Toxoplasma gondii?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Toxoplasma gondii?
- Complex life cycle involving sexual and asexual reproduction
- Intracellular nature
- Requires only 1 host for reproduction (correct)
- Visible means of locomotion
Toxoplasma gondii is a member of which class of organisms?
Toxoplasma gondii is a member of which class of organisms?
- Cestodes
- Sporozoans (correct)
- Trematodes
- Nematodes
Where does sexual reproduction of Toxoplasma gondii occur?
Where does sexual reproduction of Toxoplasma gondii occur?
- Birds
- Cats (correct)
- Other mammals
- Humans
Which tissue is NOT mentioned as a location where T. gondii live in humans?
Which tissue is NOT mentioned as a location where T. gondii live in humans?
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What are the symptoms associated with chronic toxoplasmosis infection?
What are the symptoms associated with chronic toxoplasmosis infection?
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Toxoplasma gondii requires how many hosts for reproduction?
Toxoplasma gondii requires how many hosts for reproduction?
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Where does sexual reproduction of Toxoplasma gondii occur?
Where does sexual reproduction of Toxoplasma gondii occur?
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Which tissue is mentioned as a location where T. gondii live in humans?
Which tissue is mentioned as a location where T. gondii live in humans?
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What are the symptoms associated with sub-acute toxoplasmosis?
What are the symptoms associated with sub-acute toxoplasmosis?
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What is the severity of fetal damage when congenital toxoplasmosis occurs early in pregnancy?
What is the severity of fetal damage when congenital toxoplasmosis occurs early in pregnancy?
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