Parasitology quiz

What is the most aggressive malaria species during human infections?

• Plasmodium falciparum

• Plasmodium malariae

• Plasmodium vivax

The most severe symptoms of malaria infection occur during which stage?

• Erythrocytis

• Exo-erythrocytic

• Sporogonic

Which group has the highest death rate from severe malaria infection in Africa?

• Young children

• The elderly

• Pregnant women

What is the primary host of Plasmodium spp.?

• Female Anopheles mosquito

• Other vertebrates

• Adult humans

In which group is Toxoplasmosis infection most serious?

• Pregnant women (and unborn child)

• Adults

• The elderly

What is the definitive host for T.gondii?

• Cats

• Dogs

• Mosquitos

In which trimester of pregnancy is toxoplasmosis most likely transmitted to baby via the placenta?

• Third

• Second

• First

How is toxoplasmosis infection normally diagnosed?

• Detection of toxoplasma specific antibodies

• Measurement of C-reactive protein

• Microscopic examination of blood

What is the Central Nervous System complication of Tapeworm infection called?

• Neurocysticercosis

• Neurotrichinosis

• Neurotoxocariasis

What is the largest species of Tapeworm?

• Taenia saginata 

• Taenia asiatica

• Taenia solium