Other CNS infections Flashcards by Nathan Cottle

Q

Forms rosettes

A

P. falciparum

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Thermophilic

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N. fowleri

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Found in fresh water

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N. fowleri

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Causes PAM (primary amebic meninogencephalitis

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N. fowleri

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Presence of protein and lowered glucose in CSF

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N. fowleri

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Produces an amebostome (food cup)

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N. fowleri

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Spine like pseudopod

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Acanthamoeba

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No history of freshwater

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Acanthamoeba

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Involved with neurocysticercosis

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Taenia solium

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