PARASITOLOGY STUDY QUESTIONS ON

PROTOZOA, NEMATODES AND URINE ANALYSIS FOR PARASITES

A B
1. Modified ZN A. Entamoeba histocytica
2. Ingested RBCs B. Balantidium coli
3. 2 Nuclei-macro & micro C. Whipworm
4. Trichuris trichiura D. Cryptospondium parvum
5. Shallow buccal cavity E. Stronglyloides stercolaris
6. Fertilized and decorticated eggs F. Ascaris lumbricoides
2. List features of Nematodes.

3. Give artifacts that can be confused with parasites.

4. Draw the following: Hook worm ova, Trichuris trichiura ova, Ascaris lumbricoides
fertilized ova, Trichomonas vaginalis trophozoite

5. Explain how a stool specimen for Entamoeba histolytica cysts can be prepared and
examined by use of saline and Dobell’s iodine.
6. Explain with examples four (4) modes of transmission of parasites.
7. Give preventive measures of intestine parasites.
8. Give zoonotic intestinal parasites of man.

9. With the aid of a well labeled diagram, give identification features of: Giardia lamblia
flagellate, Trichomonas vaginalis flagellate & Balantidium coli ciliate
10. Outline the transmission and life cycle of Entamoeba histolytica

11. Outline ways of preventing and controlling intestinal protozoans.

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12. Fill in the gaps in the table below.

Parasite Infective stage Intermediate Specimen Disease

13. List characteristics of Trematodes.

14. Describe the miracidium hatching technique

15. Draw a well labeled diagram of S.haematobium ovum

16. Outline the prevention and control of schistosomiasis/bilharziasis

17. Outline the life of S.haematobium

18. Tabulate the differences between amoebic and bacillary dysentery.

19. Outline the procedures for modified Zn in parasitology laboratory.

20. Define the following terms: Coracidium, Hydatid cyst, Cysticercus, Coenurus &
Oncosphere

21. Outline the procedures for formal ether concentration technique for concentrating
parasites in stool sample.
22. Give 5 differences between Entamoeba histolytica and Entamoeba coli
23. Describe the modified ZN staining technique for diagnosis of cryptosporidium species
oocysts.

24. Explain how a stool specimen for Entamoeba histolytica cysts can be prepared and
examined by use of saline and Dobell’s iodine.
25. Explain with examples 4 modes of transmission of parasites

26. With the aid of diagrams differentiate between Giardia lamblia and Trichomonas
vaginalis.

27. Draw well labeled diagrams of the following: Fertilized Ascaris humbricoides ova,
Trichures trichura egg & Balantidium coli cyst.

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28. With the aid of examples of associated parasites define the following terms: Retro-
infection, Ovoviviparous, Ground itch & Free living cycle

29. With the aid of diagrams describe structures found in stool that can be confused to be
parasites
30. List things to be considered in reporting the appearance of faecal specimens

31. List characteristics of protozoa that fall under phylum sarcomastigophora.

32. List parasites that fall under each phylum under protozoa

33. Give prevention and control measures of the following parasites: Ascaris lumbricoides,
Trichomonas vaginalis, Hookworm, B. coli & G. lamblia

34. With the aid of well labelled diagrams, give the characteristic features of the following
parasites. Giardia lamblia trophozoite, Enterobius vermicularis ovum, Trichuris
trichiura ovum & Balantidium coli.

35. With the aid of a well labeled diagram, give identification features of: Giardia lamblia,
Trichomonas vaginalis flagellate & Balantidium coli ciliate
36. Outline the transmission and life cycle of Entamoeba histolytic.

37. Give prevention and control measures of the following: Ascaris lumbricoidies,
Trichomonas vaginalis, Hook worm, B. coli, G. lamulia
38. Explain the procedure for Preservation of parasites using 10% formalin,

39. Explain the Wet preparation of semi formed stool specimen by use of physiological
saline
40. Complete the table below by filling in the missing gaps with relevant answers.

Parasite Source of Route of Mode of Diagnostic

Hook worms
infestation

Enterobiasis

Entermoeba
histolytica

Trichomoniasis
vaginitis/ urethritis

Trichuriasis

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41. With relevant examples, describe the following: Five adaptations of parasites, Five forms
of stool samples, Five routes of parasitic infections

42. Outline the following: Five sources of parasitic infections giving relevant examples for
each, Five pre-analytical factors that affect parasitological test results, Taxonomic
classification of protozoan parasites

43. With the help of relevant examples, explain the following; Obligate parasites, Reservoir
host, Biological vector, Commensalism & Zoonosis
44. Name any five parasites that can present with blood in stool samples

45. Using relevant examples, describe the various factors that favour transmission of parasitic
infections in developing countries.
46. Discuss various routes of parasitic infections in relation to the possible sources of
infection in each case.

47. Explain systematically how you can examine a formed stool sample has been brought to
the laboratory.
48. What is a concentration technique?

49. Explain stool concentration techniques used in a parasitology laboratory.

50. What are the considerations when choosing a concentration technique?

51. Detail the method of performing Bearmans concentration technique.

52. Outline the five routes of transmission of parasites, giving an example in each

53. Name parasite species forms which can be found in each of the specimen listed below :
stool , blood, urine, C.S.F & lymph gland aspirate
54. Define the following: Host, Parasite, Life cycle, Parasitology, Classification

55. Outline five ways through which the body defends itself against invasion by parasites.

56. Give the constituents of the following reagents; Giemsa, Formal detergent, Dorbel’s
iodine & MIF fixative

57. Define the following terms: Parasitism , Preservation, Commensalism, Immunity &
Infestation
58. What is a host?

59. Explain the different types of hosts.

60. Explain the different host parasite relationships in parasitology.

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61. Discuss Routes of transmission of parasites to man

62. With the help of diagram illustrate, the non-parasitic structures that can be found in stool.

63. List ways in which parasite infections can be diagnosed in the laboratory

64. Outline the direct stool examination protocol for detection of Entamoeba histolytica
trophozoites and cysts

65. Define the following terms giving an examples: A vector, Intermediate host , definitive
host , Direct life cycle & Reservoir host

66. With relevant examples, outline the following: Five adaptations of parasites, Five forms
of stool samples, Five routes of parasitic infections & Method for modified Zn technique

67. With the help of relevant examples, explain the following; Obligate parasites, Reservoir
host Biological vector, Commensalism & Zoonosis

68. Using relevant examples, describe the various factors that favor transmission of parasitic
infections in developing countries.
69. Explain the uses of the following as applied in stool analysis: Eosin stain, Formal ether
concentration method & Physical appearance/macroscopy of stool
70. Name parasites you know with their hosts.

71. Explain the characteristics possessed by the parasite in order to live with its host.

72. Mention the different types of parasites you know and give an example in each case.

73. Define incubation period.

74. Explain the differences between two types of incubation periods you know.

75. What is zoonosis?

76. Mention the different types of zoonosis you know and their meaning.

77. What is meant by the portal of entry of a parasite?

78. Mention the different sources of infection you know and give an example in each case.

79. Describe how you would carry out a formal ether concentration technique on a given
stool specimen
80. Explain systematic examination stool specimen as far as possible

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