Parasitology B (NY Trial)

[builderguy135]

I'll start.


1) Identify this parasite.

2) This parasite is almost always found in what organ? What specific part of this organ is it normally found in?

3) What is a vector for this parasite?

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[LiteralRhinoceros]

Is it Loa Loa?

[builderguy135]

Solve the rest too.

[LiteralRhinoceros]

It's vector is the Tabanid Fly, and it is located in the eye. I believe it is the cornea based on an image, but I am not sure.

[builderguy135]

It's vector is the Tabanid Fly, and it is located in the eye. I believe it is the cornea based on an image, but I am not sure.

Right, Right, Wrong

[LiteralRhinoceros]

Oh, it's the conjunctiva.

[builderguy135]

Oh, it's the conjunctiva.

Correct, your turn.

[LiteralRhinoceros]

What parasite is this?

What is unique about this parasite (in relation to it's intermediate host)?

How is this relevant for its survival?

[builderguy135]

What parasite is this?

What is unique about this parasite (in relation to it's intermediate host)?

How is this relevant for its survival?

Toxoplasma gondi. What do you mean by unique?

[LiteralRhinoceros]

By unique, I mean a major alteration to the host's lifestyle, but specifically for Toxoplasma.