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CHAPTER 5 The Hemoflagellates
CASE STUDY 5-2
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE—cont’d
3. Which two conditions are described by enlarged cervical
lymph nodes and diminished reaction to pain ? (Objective
5-10C)
4. Name the responsible parasite in this case. (Objective
5-10B)
5. What are the two disease or condition names associated
with the presence of this parasite? (Objective 5-10C)
6. Describe the life cycle for this organism. (Objective
5-10D)
7. Discuss the treatment for this infection. (Objective
5-10E)
COMPARISON DRAWINGS
Hemoflagellate Morphologic Forms
FIGURE 5-1. Amastigote
FIGURE 5-3. Promastigote
Average size: 5 m by 3 m
Size range: 9-15 m long
FIGURE 5-4. Epimastigote
Size range: 9-15 m long
FIGURE 5-5. Trypomastigote
Size range: 12-35 m by 2-4 m