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Parasitology B (NY Trial)
Posted: January 2nd, 2019, 4:44 pm
by 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?
Note: I masked the image to prevent reverse image searches
Re: Parasitology B (NY Trial)
Posted: January 2nd, 2019, 4:47 pm
by LiteralRhinoceros
Is it Loa Loa?
Re: Parasitology B (NY Trial)
Posted: January 2nd, 2019, 4:48 pm
by builderguy135
Solve the rest too.
Re: Parasitology B (NY Trial)
Posted: January 2nd, 2019, 4:51 pm
by 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.
Re: Parasitology B (NY Trial)
Posted: January 2nd, 2019, 4:58 pm
by builderguy135
LiteralRhinoceros wrote: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
Re: Parasitology B (NY Trial)
Posted: January 2nd, 2019, 5:00 pm
by LiteralRhinoceros
Oh, it's the conjunctiva.
Re: Parasitology B (NY Trial)
Posted: January 2nd, 2019, 5:01 pm
by builderguy135
LiteralRhinoceros wrote:Oh, it's the conjunctiva.
Correct, your turn.
Re: Parasitology B (NY Trial)
Posted: January 2nd, 2019, 5:08 pm
by 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?
Re: Parasitology B (NY Trial)
Posted: January 2nd, 2019, 5:15 pm
by builderguy135
LiteralRhinoceros wrote:
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?
Re: Parasitology B (NY Trial)
Posted: January 2nd, 2019, 5:17 pm
by LiteralRhinoceros
By unique, I mean a major alteration to the host's lifestyle, but specifically for Toxoplasma.