Which Combination of Protozoan Species and Resulting Infection Is Correct

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which combination of protozoan species and resulting infection is correct?

• A) Trypanosoma cruzi/African sleeping sickness
• B) Plasmodium spp./Malaria
• C) Trichomonas vaginalis/protozoal vaginitis
• D) Naegleria fowleri/ primary amoebic meningoencephalitis

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Loftus

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