Multiple choice

Cystoisospora belli is a coccidian parasite that causes an intestinal disease known as cystoisosporiasis. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

  1. Trophozoites develop into schizonts.

  2. The sporozoites invades the epithelial cells of the allimentary.

  3. Transmission occurs when these mature oocysts are ingested.

  4. The sporocysts each divide twice, resulting in four sporozoites.

  5. An oocyst with two sporoblasts is released in stool of infected person.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

An oocyst with one sporoblast is released in stool of infected person. After the oocyst has been released, the sporoblast matures further and divides into two.

Keep practicing — related questions