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Quiz Set: C-002

Kar-Ming Fung, M.D., Ph.D.

1.    Which one of the followings is the definitive host of toxoplasma?  Answer

A.  Human

B.  Pig

C.  Sheep

D.  Snail

E.  Cat

2.    The percentage of seropositivity for Toxoplasma gondii in the general population in the the U.S. is around what percentage?   Answer

A.  100%

B.  Around 85%

C.  Around 25%

D.  Around 10%

E.  Around 2-3%

3.    In addition to myocarditis, toxoplasma can cause which of the following?   Answer

A.  Chorioretinitis

B.  Encephalitis

C.  Congenital infection

D.  None of the above

E.  All of the above

4.    Toxoplasmosis can present with psychiatric manifestations?   Answer

A.  True

B.  False

5.    Mental deteriorations in infants affected by toxoplasmosis can almost always be noted shortly after birth?   Answer

A.  True

B.  False

Last updated: October, 20, 2011. Contributed by Kar-Ming Fung, M.D., Ph.D.

Dept. of Pathology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, U.S.A.