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Is malaria caused by viruses bacteria protists or fungi?
No, malaria is not caused by a fungus but by the plasmodium parasite. This parasite has different species which determine the severity and length of illness that occur in the infected individual. Transmission is through the bite of a female Anopheles mosquito - vectors of the infection.
What is the definitive host of Plasmodium?
Plamodium vivax is a unicellular eukaryote. It is a heterotrophic organism that attacks red blood cells. This organism is asexual. The Plamodium vivax lives in it's host's body and stays in the blood stream.
How do you spread staph infection?
The correct spelling is "staph infection." "Staph" is shorthand for staphylococcus, a kind of bacteria.
What STD is caused by a bacterium that lives as an intracellular parasite?
Trichomoniasis is caused by a protozoan.TRICHOMONIASIS.TrichomonasTrichomonas vaginalis is the protozoa that causes trichomoniasis.Trichomoniasis.Trichomoniasis is a STD caused by a protozoa.Tichomonasis is an infection by a protozoan most commonly spead through sexual intercourse.
What pathogens are spread by objects?
All the pathogens spread by fecal-oral route can be spread by objects. If the person handling the object has 'not' washaed his hands after defecation, he will transfer the germs to object. And if the person receiving the object does not wash his hands with soap and water and eat the food, he will get the infection. Like cholera, typhoid, amebic and bacillary desentry, rotavirus infection, hepatitis A etc.
Is malaria caused by viruses bacteria protists or fungi?
No, malaria is not caused by a fungus but by the plasmodium parasite. This parasite has different species which determine the severity and length of illness that occur in the infected individual. Transmission is through the bite of a female Anopheles mosquito - vectors of the infection.
What or who do people think killed King Tutankhamun before this new discovery?
People said that he had malaria, and then he crashed his chariot. The malaria then spread throughout his wound and he died of the serious infection.
How fast does malaria kill?
Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite called Plasmodium that is spread to humans by insects. If Malaria is not treated, it will take 2 weeks for the disease to take full effect on the body and eliminate one.
How did the explorers get malaria?
Explorers can get malaria from being bitten by infected mosquitoes in regions where the disease is prevalent. Malaria is caused by a parasite spread through the bite of mosquitos carrying the parasite. It is important for explorers to take preventive measures such as taking anti-malarial medication and using mosquito repellent when traveling to high-risk areas.
How is malaria passed-?
The female Anopheles mosquito, carries the Malaria parasite from one victim to the next, infecting them all.
How does the mosquito transmit malaria?
Malaria is caused by a parasite in the plasmodium family. Without going into too much detail the mosquito takes what amounts to eggs from an infected person those mature partially in the mosquito. Those are then passed to everyone that infected mosquito bites.
How is malaria spread from person to person?
Malaria is spread by female mosquitoes. The parasite which causes malaria is found in the female mosquitoes saliva. When a person is bitten by a female mosquito, the parasite enters the bloodstream via the mosquitoes saliva. However, there are also other ways for malaria to be spread. A pregnant woman can pass malaria onto her baby. Someone using a needle that has been used by a person with malaria can infect that person. Having a blood transfusion from someone who has malaria can also pass it on to someone else.be careful.
Is typhoid fever related to malaria?
No. Not at all. Malaria is a parasitic infection from mosquitoes. You can treat malaria by anti-malaria drugs. There is no vaccine. Typhoid fever is caused by a bacteria. People infected by this bacteria can spread it to other people who contaminate food or water. There is a typhoid vaccine and the infection can be treated with antibiotics.
What do mosquitoes use to spread malaria?
Malaria is caused by any one of four species of one-celled parasites, called Plasmodium. The parasite is spread to people by the female Anopheles mosquito, which feeds on human blood. Although four species of malaria parasites can infect humans and cause illness, only malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum is potentially life-threatening.
How are biological vectors responsible for malaria and gastroenteritis?
A vector in biology may be an organism that transports the pathogen. Malaria is caused by a parasite which is spread through mosquito saliva. A vector for gastroenteritis is normally contaminated food or water.
How is malaria transmitted?
It is mostly spread by the female Anopheles mosquito. It also can be spread by infected blood.Malaria is spread through mosquitos. They drink a person's blood, and malaria is a blood-borne disease. Malaria is more prevalent in hot and tropical areas.Malaria is spread by female mosquitoes. The parasite which causes malaria is found in the female mosquitoes saliva. When a person is bitten by a female mosquito, the parasite enters the bloodstream via the mosquitoes saliva.However, there are also other ways for malaria to be spread. A pregnant woman can pass malaria onto her baby. Someone using a needle that has been used by a person with malaria can infect that person. Having a blood transfusion from someone who has malaria can also pass it on to someone else.Also if there is a person who used the same toiletries as one who as malaria then it can also be spread that way too, as one or person is using the same thing which means that they are passing each others germs and illnesses to one anotherBy mosquitoesMalaria is an infectious disease which is caused by parasites. Malaria is carried by the female mosquito (not the male), and is found in their saliva. When a mosquito drinks your blood, this parasite can be transferred into your bloodstream. Pregnant women can pass malaria onto their baby and can also be passed if someone has a blood transfusion. Needles used by a person with malaria can also cause the spread of the disease, if someone else uses the same needle without cleaning it properly first.Malaria is transmitted by infected anopheles mosquitoes.
Does fungi causes malaria African sleeping sickness and amoebic dysentery?
No. Malaria is an animal disease that affects humans and is caused by a protozoan parasite, therefore in the biological kingdom, Protista, and not Fungi. It is spread by certain types of mosquito.
