Protozoa/Helminths — Flashcards

Which strain(s) of Plasmodium infects all RBCs?_____

Which helminth is commonly known as giant roundworm?_____

Schistosoma spp. mature in the _____ and then disseminate

Diagnosis of Plasmodium spp. includes blood smear or _____ stain

Which helminth can result in hyper and hypo-pigmented cutaneous spots?_____

Trichomonas vaginalis resides at a pH of _____

Which strain(s) of Plasmodium follow a quartan fever cycle?_____

The trophozoites of Plasmodium _____ are small rings

Which stain is used to visualize Trypanosomes?_____

Compared to Cryptosporidium causing watery diarrhea, _____ causes bloody diarrhea