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Enterobius vermicularis
Trichuris trichiura
Ascaris lumbricoides fertile mamilated
Ascaris lumbricoides
Strongyloides stercoralis
Strongyloides stercoralis
Trichinella spiralis
Dracunculus medinensis
Wuchereria bancrofti
Hymenolepis nana
Hymenolepis diminuta
Taenia saginata
Taenia solium
Diphyllobothrium latum
Echinococcus granulosus
Fasciola hepatica
Fasciolopsis buski
Clonorchis sinensis
Paragonimus westermani
Schistosoma mansoni
Schistosoma haematobium
Schistosoma japonicum
Entamoeba histolytica Trophozoite
Entamoeba histolytica cyst
Entamoeba coli Trophozoite
Entamoeba coli cyst
Endolimax nana Trophozoite
Endolimax nana cyst
Iodamoeba butschlii trophozoite
Iodamoeba butschlii cyst
Acanthamoeba species trophozoite
Acanthamoeba species Cyst
Naegleria fowleri Trophozoite
Balantidium coli trophozoite
Balantidium coli cyst
Giardia intestinalis cyst
Giardia intestinalis trophozoite
,Dientamoeba fragilis trophozoite
Trichomonas vaginalis trophozoite
Trypanosoma brucei Trypomastigotes
Trypanosoma cruzi amastigotes
Trypanosoma cruzi trypomastigotes
Leishmania species amastigotes
Plasmodium falciparum trophozoites
Plasmodium falciparum Gametocyte
Plasmodium malariae trophozoite
Plasmodium malariae Schizont
Plasmodium malariae Gametocyte
Plasmodium vivax trophozoites
Plasmodium vivax Schizont
Plasmodium vivax Gametocyte
Babesia Trophozoites
Babesia Merozoites
Toxoplasma gondii Tissue Cyst with Bradyzoites
Toxoplasma gondii Tachyzoites
Pediculus humanus capitis/corporus
Phthirus pubis
Cimex lectularius
Dermacentor
Sarcoptes scabiei
Loxosceles reclusa
Latrodectus mactans
Which of the following parasites causes a fatal CNS infection transmitted by the tsetse
fly in Africa? -ANSWER✅✅✅Trypanosoma brucei
The difference between sporogony (sexual phase) and schizogony (asexual phase) in
malaria is? -ANSWER✅✅✅Schizogony occurs in the erythrocytic cycle in humans
The paroxysm is important to clinically diagnose malaria and the lab diagnosis is
dependent upon seeing the growth stages of the Plasmodium. Both the paroxysm and
growth stages occur during? -ANSWER✅✅✅erythrocytic cycle in humans
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Schistosoma mansoni?
A) blood fluke
B) intermediate host is a snail
C) larva is the diagnostic stage
D) penetrates skin in water -ANSWER✅✅✅larva is the diagnostic stage
The common name for Taenia saginata is? -ANSWER✅✅✅beef tapeworm
Which of the following protozoa causes an STD? -ANSWER✅✅✅Trichomonas
vaginalis
, Intestinal protozoa can be amoebas, flagellates or ciliates. T? F? -ANSWER✅✅✅True
Which of the following Plasmodium species is considered the deadliest with the shortest
paroxysm cycle and greatest number of infected RBC's? -ANSWER✅✅✅Plasmodium
falciparum
All of the following are characteristics of Trypanosoama cruzi EXCEPT?
A) causes Chagas disease
B) vector is Kissing bug
C) C-shaped forms in blood smears
D) found only in Africa -ANSWER✅✅✅found only in Africa
Which species of Plasmodium is the most common worldwide and we can see relapse
or recurrence of the malaria infection? -ANSWER✅✅✅Plasmodium vivax
Which of the following intestinal protozoa is the only ciliate pathogenic for humans? -
ANSWER✅✅✅Balantidium coli
Which of the following protozoa can cause dysentery-diarrhea and liver damage with
abscesses and ulcerations? -ANSWER✅✅✅Entamoeba histolytica
One of these sets of parasites can be differentiated by the characteristics given in the
statements below. Which set is it?
A) the eggs of Taenia saginata and Taenia solium
B) the larva of Ascaris and Trichuris
C) the larva of Necator and Strongyloides
D) none of these; they all have similar looking eggs and larva -ANSWER✅✅✅the larva
of Necator and Strongyloides
Which of the following roundworms migrates to the lungs and can induce coughing in a
patient? -ANSWER✅✅✅Ascaris lumbricoides
The disease that this parasite causes is commonly called Amebic Dysentery. -
ANSWER✅✅✅Entamoeba histolytica
What organism causes Blackwater Fever? -ANSWER✅✅✅Plasmodium falciparum
Plasmodium malariae is considered the rarest of the species and is similar in
morphology to the vivax species. T? F? -ANSWER✅✅✅False
Which parasite is considered endemic to Colorado? -ANSWER✅✅✅Giardia lamblia
Blueprint 2026/2027
⭐ Latest Edition | Complete Questions with Correct
Detailed Answers | Fast-Track Your Results
Turn your exam preparation into a clear, focused, and results-driven process with this Exam
Success Blueprint (2026/2027 Edition). Built for students and professionals, this guide helps
you master key topics, practice efficiently, and perform with confidence.
Inside, you’ll get complete exam questions with correct detailed answers, designed to mirror
real exam expectations. Each answer includes straightforward explanations that make complex
ideas easier to understand and remember.
🔥 Key Highlights
✔ Full set of exam-style questions across core topics
✔ Accurate answers with detailed, easy-to-follow explanations
✔ High-yield content focused on commonly tested areas
✔ Clean, structured layout for quick revision
✔ Latest updated version (2026/2027)
🚀 Why This Guide Delivers Results
This blueprint helps you study smarter by focusing on what matters most. Practice-driven
learning improves retention, sharpens problem-solving skills, and builds the confidence you need
to succeed on exam day.
🎯 Ideal For
• Certification and licensing exams
• Final and midterm preparation
• Last-minute revision sessions
,• Practicing real exam-style questions
• Improving accuracy and test-taking strategy
📚 A streamlined, effective study tool designed to help you prepare efficiently and achieve
strong exam results.
Enterobius vermicularis
Trichuris trichiura
Ascaris lumbricoides fertile mamilated
Ascaris lumbricoides
Strongyloides stercoralis
Strongyloides stercoralis
Trichinella spiralis
Dracunculus medinensis
Wuchereria bancrofti
Hymenolepis nana
Hymenolepis diminuta
Taenia saginata
Taenia solium
Diphyllobothrium latum
Echinococcus granulosus
Fasciola hepatica
Fasciolopsis buski
Clonorchis sinensis
Paragonimus westermani
Schistosoma mansoni
Schistosoma haematobium
Schistosoma japonicum
Entamoeba histolytica Trophozoite
Entamoeba histolytica cyst
Entamoeba coli Trophozoite
Entamoeba coli cyst
Endolimax nana Trophozoite
Endolimax nana cyst
Iodamoeba butschlii trophozoite
Iodamoeba butschlii cyst
Acanthamoeba species trophozoite
Acanthamoeba species Cyst
Naegleria fowleri Trophozoite
Balantidium coli trophozoite
Balantidium coli cyst
Giardia intestinalis cyst
Giardia intestinalis trophozoite
,Dientamoeba fragilis trophozoite
Trichomonas vaginalis trophozoite
Trypanosoma brucei Trypomastigotes
Trypanosoma cruzi amastigotes
Trypanosoma cruzi trypomastigotes
Leishmania species amastigotes
Plasmodium falciparum trophozoites
Plasmodium falciparum Gametocyte
Plasmodium malariae trophozoite
Plasmodium malariae Schizont
Plasmodium malariae Gametocyte
Plasmodium vivax trophozoites
Plasmodium vivax Schizont
Plasmodium vivax Gametocyte
Babesia Trophozoites
Babesia Merozoites
Toxoplasma gondii Tissue Cyst with Bradyzoites
Toxoplasma gondii Tachyzoites
Pediculus humanus capitis/corporus
Phthirus pubis
Cimex lectularius
Dermacentor
Sarcoptes scabiei
Loxosceles reclusa
Latrodectus mactans
Which of the following parasites causes a fatal CNS infection transmitted by the tsetse
fly in Africa? -ANSWER✅✅✅Trypanosoma brucei
The difference between sporogony (sexual phase) and schizogony (asexual phase) in
malaria is? -ANSWER✅✅✅Schizogony occurs in the erythrocytic cycle in humans
The paroxysm is important to clinically diagnose malaria and the lab diagnosis is
dependent upon seeing the growth stages of the Plasmodium. Both the paroxysm and
growth stages occur during? -ANSWER✅✅✅erythrocytic cycle in humans
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Schistosoma mansoni?
A) blood fluke
B) intermediate host is a snail
C) larva is the diagnostic stage
D) penetrates skin in water -ANSWER✅✅✅larva is the diagnostic stage
The common name for Taenia saginata is? -ANSWER✅✅✅beef tapeworm
Which of the following protozoa causes an STD? -ANSWER✅✅✅Trichomonas
vaginalis
, Intestinal protozoa can be amoebas, flagellates or ciliates. T? F? -ANSWER✅✅✅True
Which of the following Plasmodium species is considered the deadliest with the shortest
paroxysm cycle and greatest number of infected RBC's? -ANSWER✅✅✅Plasmodium
falciparum
All of the following are characteristics of Trypanosoama cruzi EXCEPT?
A) causes Chagas disease
B) vector is Kissing bug
C) C-shaped forms in blood smears
D) found only in Africa -ANSWER✅✅✅found only in Africa
Which species of Plasmodium is the most common worldwide and we can see relapse
or recurrence of the malaria infection? -ANSWER✅✅✅Plasmodium vivax
Which of the following intestinal protozoa is the only ciliate pathogenic for humans? -
ANSWER✅✅✅Balantidium coli
Which of the following protozoa can cause dysentery-diarrhea and liver damage with
abscesses and ulcerations? -ANSWER✅✅✅Entamoeba histolytica
One of these sets of parasites can be differentiated by the characteristics given in the
statements below. Which set is it?
A) the eggs of Taenia saginata and Taenia solium
B) the larva of Ascaris and Trichuris
C) the larva of Necator and Strongyloides
D) none of these; they all have similar looking eggs and larva -ANSWER✅✅✅the larva
of Necator and Strongyloides
Which of the following roundworms migrates to the lungs and can induce coughing in a
patient? -ANSWER✅✅✅Ascaris lumbricoides
The disease that this parasite causes is commonly called Amebic Dysentery. -
ANSWER✅✅✅Entamoeba histolytica
What organism causes Blackwater Fever? -ANSWER✅✅✅Plasmodium falciparum
Plasmodium malariae is considered the rarest of the species and is similar in
morphology to the vivax species. T? F? -ANSWER✅✅✅False
Which parasite is considered endemic to Colorado? -ANSWER✅✅✅Giardia lamblia
