How does the asexual form of parasite A multiply? Draw and label a diagram to illustrate this.

Parasitology Practical Questions (total marks 100) Using the information in the paragraph below you are expected to answer questions
relating to unknown parasite 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.

 

Question 1: What is the species name of parasite A? (5 marks).

Question 2: How is parasite A acquired by humans? (5 marks)

Questions 3: Draw and label a diagram to show the life cycle of parasite A in definitive and intermediate hosts (15 marks).

Question 4: Draw and label a diagram to show the rapidly growing form of parasite A. (5
marks).

Question 5: How does the asexual form of parasite A multiply? Draw and label a diagram to illustrate this. (15 marks).

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