Hosts with the Most
Amoeba there
Diagnosis (murder)
Protozoan Party
Dem worms
100
The host in which the mature form of the parasite reproduces sexually.
Definitive host
100
What area of the body is most commonly infected by parasites?
intestinal infections
100
This laboratory exam involved making microscopic preparations using iodine and stool samples.
O & P
100
This protozoan is found in beavers, cattle, coyotes, cats, and muskrats that contaminate streams, lakes, and ponds. Genus only. 
Giardia
100
This cestode inspired a weight loss trend but most people would not want its 4 suckers attached to their intestinal tract.
Taenia or tape worm
200
The parasite only spends a small amount of its life in this kind of host.
Intermediate host
200
What is the name of the species that is the most pathogenic amoeba?
Entamoeba histolytica
200
What does O & P stand for?
ova and parasite
200
This protozoan can cause vaginal and cervical lesions. Both genus and species. 
Trichomonas vaginalis
200
This helminth lives in the cecum and can cause an itchy situation.
Enterobius vermicularis
300
A mosquito is an example of this kind of host.
Vector
300
Which life stage is shown here? 
trophozoite
300
A proper O & P exam required how many samples and how often?
3 samples, every other day
300
This protozoan can be found in armadillos. (genus and species)
Trypanosoma cruzi
300
The larval form of this organism can invade the skin and leaves a rash.
Acylostoma duodenale OR Necator americanus OR hookworm
400
This life cycle involves the parasite leaving the host, entering the environment, and returning to the host without an intermediate host.
direct life cycle
400
Which life stage is shown here? 
cyst
400
In order to diagnose Trypanosomas, labs must use this type of gorey sample.
blood smears
400
What disease is caused by these organisms?
African Sleeping Sickness (Trypanosomiasis)
400
Give the name of the largest nematode. 
Ascaris lumbricoides
500
A female mosquito is the vector for this organism known to cause malaria. Genus only.
Plasmodium
500
This disease is caused by the amoeba invading the peritoneal cavity and in some cases causing abscesses in the liver, brain, or lungs
Extraintestinal amebiasis
500
You may not want to use this method used to diagnose pinworms to wrap your Christmas presents.
Scotch Tape preparation
500
The bite of this arthropod transmits Trypanosoma brucei (rhodensiense/gambiense).
tsetse fly
500
This organism can cause rectal prolapse.
Trichuris trichiuria