parasitology
Parasitology Practical Questions (total marks 100)
A. Parasite A is an intracellular organism but can also be found free in the blood and peritoneal exudate. It can invade a wide array of cells but not red blood cells. Its definitive host is cat. Mammals and birds are intermediate hosts. Infection can remain in the body for life, commonly in an inactive form. In immunocompromised individuals, it can reactivate.
1.What is the species name of parasite A? (5 marks)
2.How is parasite A acquired by humans? (5 marks)
3.Draw and label a diagram to show the life cycle of parasite A in definitive and
intermediate hosts (15 marks).
4.Draw and label a diagram to show the rapidly growing form of parasite A. (5
marks).
5. How does the asexual form of parasite A multiply? Draw and label a diagram to
illustrate this. (15 marks).