6 Questions
Which of the following statements about Toxoplasma gondii is correct?
It is a protozoan transmitted through consumption of raw or undercooked infected meat.
How can Toxoplasma gondii be transmitted to a fetus?
An infected pregnant woman can transmit it to her fetus.
Which animal is the only one that can shed oocysts of Toxoplasma gondii?
Cats
What is the treatment of choice for toxoplasmosis?
Sulfadiazine + pyrimethamine
What is the purpose of administering leucovorin with pyrimethamine for toxoplasmosis treatment?
To protect against folate deficiency
Which of the following statements about Giardia lamblia is incorrect?
Infection occurs through ingestion of contaminated food.
Test your knowledge on the common infection caused by the protozoan T gondii, including its transmission to humans through raw or inadequately cooked infected meat, transmission from infected pregnant women to their fetuses, and the role of cats in shedding oocysts. Learn about the recommended chemotherapy for toxoplasmosis.
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