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How is Toxoplasma gondii primarily transmitted to humans?
How is Toxoplasma gondii primarily transmitted to humans?
- Ingesting contaminated soil
- Mosquito bites
- Direct contact with non infected cats
- Congenital transmission from an infected mother (correct)
Which animals serve as intermediate hosts for Toxoplasma gondii?
Which animals serve as intermediate hosts for Toxoplasma gondii?
- Reptiles
- Mammals and birds (correct)
- Cats only
- Birds only
Where is Toxoplasma gondii found inside the human body?
Where is Toxoplasma gondii found inside the human body?
- Inside reticuloendothelial cells and other nucleated cells (correct)
- In the central nervous system
- In the blood vessels
- In the digestive system
What is the main reservoir of infection for Toxoplasma gondii?
What is the main reservoir of infection for Toxoplasma gondii?
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What is the main route of transmission for Toxoplasma gondii from cat feces to humans?
What is the main route of transmission for Toxoplasma gondii from cat feces to humans?
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Which of the following conditions is NOT commonly associated with toxoplasmosis in humans?
Which of the following conditions is NOT commonly associated with toxoplasmosis in humans?
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Which trimester infection generally results in stillbirth or major CNS anomalies?
Which trimester infection generally results in stillbirth or major CNS anomalies?
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What is the commonly used treatment for Toxoplasma infection in healthy immunocompetent individuals?
What is the commonly used treatment for Toxoplasma infection in healthy immunocompetent individuals?
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