What are some characteristics of organisms in the Archaezoa phylum?
What are some characteristics of organisms in the Archaezoa phylum? Motile by flagella Lack mitochondria
What are two pathogenic organisms that belong to the Archaezoa phyla?
What are two pathogenic organisms that belong to the Archaezoa phyla? Trichomonas vaginalis Giardia lamblia
What is the causative agent of amoebic dystentery?
What is the causative agent of amoebic dystentery? Entamoeba histolytica
What are some characteristics of organisms in the Apicomplexa phylum?
What are some characteristics of organisms in the Apicomplexa phylum? Obligate intracellular parasites Non-motile in mature form Complex life cycle usually involving multiple hosts
What are three pathogens that belong to the Apicomplex phylum?
What are three pathogens that belong to the Apicomplex phylum? Plasmodium species Cryptosporidium Toxoplasma gondii
What disease is caused by Plasmodium?
What disease is caused by Plasmodium? Malaria
Define definitive host for a protozoan.
Define definitive host for a protozoan. Host where sexual reproductive cycle takes place
What is the definitive host for Plasmodium?
What is the definitive host for Plasmodium? Anopheles mosquito
What phylum does Trypanosoma brucei belong to?
What phylum does Trypanosoma brucei belong to? Euglenozoa It is a hemoflagellate
What type of organism has a scolex and proglottids?
What type of organism has a scolex and proglottids? Platyhelminth – the cestodes or tapeworms
What type of organism is Trichinella spiralis?
What type of organism is Trichinella spiralis? Roundworm or nematode
Name five diseases of the skin caused by Staphylococcus aureus
Name five diseases of the skin caused by Staphylococcus aureus Folliculitis, carbuncles, furuncles, scalded skin syndrome, toxic shock syndrome, impetigo of the newborn
Measles German measles Herpes simplex Rabies What viral disease is a mild disease in adults but can cause birth defects if a woman is infected in her first trimester of pregnancy? Measles German measles Herpes simplex Rabies
Measles German measles Herpes simplex Rabies What viral disease is a mild disease in adults but can cause birth defects if a woman is infected in her first trimester of pregnancy? Measles German measles Herpes simplex Rabies
Smallpox Measles Chickenpox Herpes-simplex All of the following diseases can be prevented by an attenuated vaccine EXCEPT: Smallpox Measles Chickenpox Herpes-simplex
Smallpox Measles Chickenpox Herpes-simplex All of the following diseases can be prevented by an attenuated vaccine EXCEPT: Smallpox Measles Chickenpox Herpes-simplex
The cause of swimmers ears is:
The cause of swimmers ears is: Pseudomonas aeruginosa