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Neither; influenza ("the flu") is caused by a virus; in particular, an RNA virus of the family Orthomyxoviridae, of which there are several varieties. The flu virus could be thought of as parasitic, since it does invade host cells and use these cells for its replication. But though some biologists may consider bacteria and viruses to be parasites, the medical field does not.
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∙ 9y agoInfluenza is a virus. They are similar to parasites in that they cannot reproduce outside of the host. A virus has ribose nucleic acid, not deoxyribose nucleic acid. It is only able to make copies of itself. Therefore influenza does not meet the common definition of what it means to be alive, yet parasites do.
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∙ 12y agoNeither. It is caused by a virus.
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How is a protozoan parasite different from bacteria?
Protozoans are eukaryotes. Bacteria are prokaryotes.
Is Endamoeba histolytica a protazoan parasite of the blood streem?
No. It is primarily a protozoan parasite of the gastrointestinal tract that causes amoebic dysentry. Bloodstream protozoan parasites include Plasmodium (malaria) or Trypanosoma (African sleeping sickness).
Is paramecium a parasite?
is the microorganism paramecium a parasite?
Feeding on living oraganism?
A parasite feeds on living organisms. Tapeworms are an example of a parasite.
Is protozoan a parasite?
Protozoa are basically protists. They are NOT animals or plants; they are often considered as a separate kingdom.
What group does malaria parasite belong?
Malaria parasite is a protozoan.
What vaginal infection is caused by protozoan parasite?
Trichomonas is a vaginal infection caused by a protozoan parasite. Both men and women can get trich.
What is a temporary extention of a protozoan's cytoplasm?
parasite's
Is the malaria parasite a single celled protozoan?
no it is not but many believe it is.......
Is the parasite that causes malaria a type of euglenoid?
No, the parasite that causes malaria is not a type of euglenoid. The parasite that causes malaria is a type of protozoan.
How is a protozoan parasite different from bacteria?
Protozoans are eukaryotes. Bacteria are prokaryotes.
Is Endamoeba histolytica a protazoan parasite of the blood streem?
No. It is primarily a protozoan parasite of the gastrointestinal tract that causes amoebic dysentry. Bloodstream protozoan parasites include Plasmodium (malaria) or Trypanosoma (African sleeping sickness).
Is flu host or parasite?
Parasite. Parasites feed off of hosts.
Vaginal infection that is caused by a protozoan parasite?
Yes, trichomoniasis is one such infection.
What disses do female mosquitoes CARRY?
female mosquito carries a parasite called protozoan which causes malaria
Is the Swine Flu a fungus or a parasite?
Neither. The H1N1/09 "Swine Flu" is caused by a virus.
Is malaria a yeast infection?
No. Malaria is a serious fever caused by a protozoan parasite that invades the red blood cells.
