Parasitology Kahoot

Which of the following correctly lists 4 major protozoan classifications

Flagellates, amoeba, ciliates, apicomplexans

the active, motile, feeding stage of a protozoan is called the cyst

false

motion of Giardia trophozoite on a direct fecal smear is described as

falling leaf motion

Eimeria is the protozoan that causes ‘scours‘ and death in young calves

true

Crytosporidium oocysts are difficult to control in the environment becuase they are already sporulated when shed

true

definitive host of Toxoplasma gondii

cats

Sarcocystic neurona causes which neurologic disease in horses

equine protozoal myoencephalitis (EPM)

how is Hepatozoon canis transmitted to dogs

ingestion of an infected tick

what is the only ciliated protozoan parasite of veterinary significance

Balantidium coli

which drug is effective against both Babesia and Cytauxzoon felis infection

imidocarb

which branch of immune system provides an immediate, nonspecific response

innate immune system

which immunoglobulin is responsible for allergic reactions and parasite defense

IgE

Opsonization is the binding of complement proteins or antibodies to a pathogen to enhance phagocytosis

true

which type of vaccines produces the strongest and longest lasting immunity

modified live vaccine (MLV)

which is the period when maternal antibodies have declined but before the animal’s own active immunity has developed

window of susceptibility

when discussing Giardia with a client, which explanation is most accurate

it’s a protozoan parasite that lives in the intestines and causes diarrhea

which apicomplexan protozoa stage allows survival in the environment and transmission to new hosts

oocysts

which best describes “falling leaf“ motion seen under a microscope

slow, graceful movement by Giardia trophozoites

which pair correctly matches the protozoan group and movement type

ciliates - cilia

Entamoeba histolytica is primarily transmitted by

contaminated water or food; fecal oral

which action best prevents Giardia reinfecton in pets

cleaning living areas and bathing pets

protozoa with homoxenous life cycles complete all stages

within one hpst

which of the following statements best summarizes protozoan classifications

grouped by movement and reproduction

cats are the only definitive host for which zoonotic protozoan

Toxoplasma gondii

a woman who is pregnant should avoid changing cat litter because of the risk from which organisms

Toxoplasma gondii

cats shed Toxoplasma gondii oocysts for how long

about 1-2 weeks

dogs can spread Neospora caninum to cattle primarily by

shedding oocysts in feces

what is the most common sign of Neospora infection in cattle

abortion

horses develop ataxia and muscle wasting from which protozoan

Sarcocystic neurona

which protozoan causes hemolytic anemia by destroying RBCs

Babesia canis

Cytauxzoon felis causes death in cats because

blocks blood vessels

the innate, immune system provides

fast, nonspecific defense

which immune cell destroys virus-infected or tumor cells without prior experience

natural killer cell

dendritic cells are critical because they

present antigens to lymphocytes

IgG antibodies are important because they

are transferred in the colostrum

which antibody protects the respiratory and GI tract surfaces

IgA

which statement about vaccines is true

modified live vaccines create stronger immune responses

the “window of susceptibility“ refers to the period when

maternal antibodies have decreased, and vaccines are not protective

ringworm in animal is caused by

Microsporum and Trichophyton

the most common ringworm species in cats is

Microsporum canis

the best way to prevent reinfection with dermatophytes is

cleaning and disinfection all contaminated surfaces

Blastomyces dermatitidis infections start when

spores are inhaled from soil

Crytococcus neoformans is found most often in

pigeon droppings

horses with “swamp cancer“ have lesions caused by

Pythium insidiosum