Protozoal Zoonosis

Which of the following protozoal diseases is considered a zoonosis

• Malaria
• Amoebiasis
• Toxoplasmosis
• Giardiasis

Which protozoal zoonosis is particularly dangerous during pregnancy

• Trypanosomiasis
• Toxoplasmosis
• Giardiasis
• Leishmaniasis

Which protozoan is responsible for causing Chagas disease?

• Leishmania donovani
• Trypanosoma brucei
• Trypanosoma cruzi
• Toxoplasma gondii

What is the primary vector for Leishmania species?

• Tsetse fly
• Sandfly
• Mosquito
• Tick

Giardia is commonly transmitted through

• Blood transfusion
• Contaminated water
• Mosquito bites
• Inhalation

Which diagnostic method is commonly used for toxoplasmosis?

• Stool examination
• Serological testing
• Blood smear
• Skin scraping

Zoonotic protozoal infections can be prevented by:

• Proper sanitation
• Avoiding raw meat
• Controlling animal reservoirs
• All of the above

Which of the following is not a typical route of transmission for zoonotic protozoa?

• Fecal-oral
• Vector-borne
• Airborne
• Transplacental

Which protozoa is transmitted by kissing bugs?

• Plasmodium falciparum
• Trypanosoma cruzi
• Leishmania donovani
• Toxoplasma gondii

What type of immunity helps control Toxoplasma gondii infection?

• Humoral immunity
• Cellular immunity
• Innate immunity
• Passive immunity