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What is the vector for Trypanosoma brucei brucei?
What is the vector for Trypanosoma brucei brucei?
- Fly (genus Glossina) (correct)
- Flea (genus Ctenocephalides)
- Tick (genus Ixodes)
- Mosquito (genus Anopheles)
Where do the epimastigote forms of Trypanosoma brucei brucei develop?
Where do the epimastigote forms of Trypanosoma brucei brucei develop?
- Lymph node
- Cerebrospinal fluid
- Salivary gland (correct)
- Midgut
What are the symptoms of Trypanosoma brucei brucei infection in animals?
What are the symptoms of Trypanosoma brucei brucei infection in animals?
- Respiratory distress, muscle weakness, and neurological symptoms
- Gastrointestinal bleeding, liver enlargement, and jaundice
- Edematous swelling, watery discharge from eyes, and anemia (correct)
- Intermittent fever, weight loss, and joint pain
Where can trypanosomes be found in the acute and early stage of Trypanosoma brucei brucei infection?
Where can trypanosomes be found in the acute and early stage of Trypanosoma brucei brucei infection?
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Which drug is considered the drug of choice for T. brucei in horses, dogs, cattle, and other animals?
Which drug is considered the drug of choice for T. brucei in horses, dogs, cattle, and other animals?
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