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what are the 3 species of Trypanosomes that are pathogenic to humans?
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T. gambiense
T. rhodesiense T. cruzi |
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which two are considered 'old world' parasites?
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T. gambiense
T. rhodesiense |
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what is the name of the disease caused by T. cruzi?
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Chagas Disease
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what is the name of the disease or condition caused by T. gambiense?
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true sleeping sickness
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at what stage is Trypanosomes present in the blood?
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trypomastigote stage
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where does the lifecycle of T.rhodesiense & T. gambiense occur?
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between the Tse-tse fly and humans
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reduviid bug and humans
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lifecycle of T.cruzi occcurs
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what structural features are used to ID th Tse-tse fly?
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Mouth
antennae wings ( have viens) |
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how do you diagnose trypanosomiasis?
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trypomastigotes in blood and clinical symptoms
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where is T. rhodesiense & gambiense found?
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Africa
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