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Trypanosoma cruzi Life Cycle and Drawing Quiz
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Trypanosoma cruzi Life Cycle and Drawing Quiz

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What is the infective stage of Trypanosoma cruzi?

  • Trypomastigote (correct)
  • Promastigote
  • Amastigote
  • Epimastigote
  • Which stage of Trypanosoma cruzi is usually found in small groups of cyst-like collections in tissues?

  • Amastigote (correct)
  • Epimastigote
  • Promastigote
  • Trypomastigote
  • Which stage of Trypanosoma cruzi has a long, slender body with a pointed posterior end?

  • Trypomastigote (correct)
  • Amastigote
  • Promastigote
  • Epimastigote
  • Where does Trypomastigote transform into epimastigote within the triatomine bug?

    <p>Mid-gut</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which host serves as an intermediate host for Trypanosoma cruzi?

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

    Which symptom is characteristic of acute Chagas disease?

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

    What is Romaña's sign associated with?

    <p>Bipalpebral edema and conjunctivitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Chagas disease diagnosed in the chronic phase?

    <p>ELISA test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary affected organ in chronic Chagas disease?

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

    Which treatment is used for Chagas disease?

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

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