5 Questions
What is the final host in the life cycle discussed?
Man
Which stage is the diagnostic stage?
Trymastigote
What is the intermediate host in this life cycle?
Tsetse Fly
What is the infective stage known as?
Metacyclic form
Which disease is caused by Trypanosoma gambiense?
West African sleeping sickness
Study Notes
Life Cycle of Trypanosoma
- The parasite undergoes a direct life cycle
- Humans are the final host of the parasite
- Domestic animals act as the reservoir host
- The intermediate host is the tsetse fly (Glossina)
Infective Stage and Diagnosis
- The metacyclic form is the infective stage of the parasite
- The trypanastigote form is used for diagnostic purposes
Disease Name and Types
- There are two types of diseases caused by Trypanosoma:
- Trypanosoma gambiense, causing West African sleeping sickness
- Trypanosoma rhodesiense, causing East African sleeping sickness
This quiz covers the life cycle of Trypanosoma, including its hosts, infective stages, and disease types. It's ideal for students studying parasitology and microbiology.
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