Toxoplasma gondii: Protozoan Parasite Overview
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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?

  • Reptiles
  • Mammals and birds (correct)
  • Cats only
  • Birds only
  • 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?

    <p>Cats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main route of transmission for Toxoplasma gondii from cat feces to humans?

    <p>Accidental ingestion of oocysts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions is NOT commonly associated with toxoplasmosis in humans?

    <p><strong>Malaria</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which trimester infection generally results in stillbirth or major CNS anomalies?

    <p>First trimester</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the commonly used treatment for Toxoplasma infection in healthy immunocompetent individuals?

    <p>Pyrimethamine and sulphadiazine plus folinic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

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