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is toxoplasmosis eukaryotic or prokaryotic
eukaryotic
is toxoplasmosis acellular or multicellular
unicellular
what is the causative agent of toxoplasmosis
toxoplasma gondii
where is toxoplasmosis typically found
globally, more common in tropics, S. America, C. Africa
how is toxoplasmosis transmited
fecal-oral route, congenital, organ transplant, blood transfusions, cats are definitive hosts, is zoonitc, cat feces
what are the symptoms of toxoplasmosis
flu like symptoms, ocular diseases, immunocompromised can have seizures, fever, neurological damage
what is the treatment for toxoplasmosis
pyrimethanime, sulfadiazine
how could you prevent toxoplasmosis
good hygiene and sanitation, cook food thoroughly, do not clean cat liter box if pregnant
how is toxoplasmosis diagnosed
serology test for IgE, measure immunoglobin M or cerebral spinal fluid in pregnant women for presence of toxoplasmosis antibodies or testing the amniotic sac
is Trichomoniasis unicellular, multicellular or acellular?
unicellular
is Trichomoniasis eukaryotic or prokaryotic?
eukaryotic
what is the causitive agent of Trichomoniasis
Trichomonas vaginalis
where is Trichomoniasis commonly found
globally, more prevalent in Sub-saharan Africa, SE Asia, Caribbean, N. America
how is Trichomoniasis transmitted
STI, direct genital contact
what are the signs and symptoms of Trichomoniasis?
itching, irritation in genital region, buring when peeing, foul smelling and colored discharge in women, strawberry cervix
how is Trichomoniasis diagnosed
NAAT, swab test the vaginal fluid and analyze for protozoan presence, swab culture of vagina or penis
how is Trichomoniasis treated
metronidazole, tinidazole
how is Trichomoniasis prevented
safe sex practices