Finals Exam Reviewer: Parasitology and Bacteriology

This flashcard set covers key concepts from the parasitology and bacteriology sections of the lecture notes, including parasite motility, vectors, clinical signs, and microbial characteristics.

What type of motility is shown by Giardia lamblia?

Falling leaf

What does the abbreviation PAM stand for?

Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis

Which insect serves as the vector for African sleeping sickness?

Tsetse fly

What clinical sign refers to enlarged posterior cervical lymph nodes?

Winterbottom’s sign

Which parasite is characterized by barrel-shaped eggs with bipolar plugs?

Trichuris trichiura

What condition is caused by the toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum?

Flaccid paralysis

Which organism is known for producing fried-egg colonies?

Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Which hepatitis virus is associated with the presence of Dane particles?

HBV

Which fungus presents with a spaghetti and meatballs appearance?

Malassezia furfur

Which organism is characteristic for producing germ tubes when incubated at $37\,^{\circ}C$?

Candida albicans