Which of the following best describes the initial site of inflammatory reaction following a trypanosome infection?
Understand the Problem
The question asks to identify the primary site of the inflammatory response immediately following infection by a trypanosome, considering options related to generalized, localized, organ-specific, or nervous system inflammation.
Answer
The initial inflammatory reaction occurs at the tsetse fly bite site, often as a chancre.
The initial site of inflammatory reaction following a trypanosome infection typically occurs at the site of the tsetse fly bite, often manifesting as a chancre.
Answer for screen readers
The initial site of inflammatory reaction following a trypanosome infection typically occurs at the site of the tsetse fly bite, often manifesting as a chancre.
More Information
The inflammatory response at the bite site is an early sign of infection. The parasites then disseminate through the lymph nodes.
Tips
It is important not confuse the initial site of infection with later stages of the disease, such as when the parasite enters the central nervous system.
Sources
- Immune Evasion Strategies of Trypanosoma brucei within the ... - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Severity of Human African Trypanosomiasis in East Africa Is ... - journals.asm.org
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