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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that 25-45% of women of childbearing age carry the parasite Toxoplasma gondii that causes toxoplasmosis.

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What protozoan disease causes a babies brain to be abnormal?

Toxoplasmosis is a protozoan disease caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, which can lead to brain abnormalities in babies if a pregnant woman becomes infected and transmits the parasite to the fetus.


What organism causes toxoplasmosis?

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What group of protist causes malaria and toxoplasmosis?

Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease caused by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii. Malaria is caused by plasmodium, which is a genus of Apicomplexan parasites.


What is Toxoplasma Gondii?

Toxoplasma gondii is a parasitic protozoan that can infect most species of warm-blooded animals, including humans. It is commonly found in cat feces and can be transmitted to humans through ingestion of contaminated food or water. In healthy individuals, infection is usually asymptomatic, but it can cause severe illness in pregnant women and individuals with weakened immune systems.


Does bleach kill toxoplasmosis?

Bleach can effectively kill the Toxoplasma gondii parasite, which causes toxoplasmosis, when used properly. A solution of bleach diluted to 1,000 to 5,000 ppm (parts per million) can disinfect surfaces contaminated with the parasite. However, it is essential to allow the bleach solution to sit on the surface for a sufficient amount of time to ensure effectiveness. Always follow safety guidelines when using bleach, as it can be hazardous to health.


What is toxoplasmosis?

Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, which is endemic in cats. It is usually caught in the process of cleaning litter boxes. While it can have an effect on adult humans, the effects on unborn children can be much greater, which is why doctors recommend that pregnant women not handle cat litter. The organism that causes the disease is of interest to science because it affects the brains of rats and mice in ways that seem designed to increase the spread of the disease.


What are the protozoa that are not capable of indipendant movement called?

The protozoa that are not capable of independent movement are called sporozoans. They are parasitic protozoa that typically have complex life cycles involving multiple hosts. Examples include Plasmodium, the parasite responsible for causing malaria, and Toxoplasma gondii, which causes toxoplasmosis.


What have cryptosporidium in their cell wall composition?

A group of parasites in the phylum Apicomplexa group contain cryptosporidium in their cell wall composition. This includes plasmodium, such as the plasomdium falciparum parasite that causes malaria, and the toxoplasma sometimes found in feline feces.


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.


What orgamism causes toxoplasmosis?

Cats carry toxoplasmosis. Pregnant women should avoid cleaning up after cats. Better to just avoid cats completely.


What phylum of Protists causes malaria and toxoplasmosis?

Apicomplexan which known as phylum Sporozoan.


What is a bacteria that causes a disease called?

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