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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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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).
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 is the most common parasite found in urine?
The most common parasite found in urine is Trichomonas vaginalis, a protozoan parasite that causes trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted infection. It is typically detected in urine samples from individuals with genitourinary symptoms.
How is a protozoan parasite different from bacteria?
Protozoan parasites are single-celled eukaryotic organisms, while bacteria are prokaryotes. Protozoan parasites are generally larger and have more complex cellular structures compared to bacteria. Additionally, protozoan parasites often have more specialized modes of transmission and lifecycle strategies that are adapted to living within a host organism.
What are the difference between plasmodium vivax and trypanosoma gambience in terms of life cylce?
Plasmodium vivax is a protozoan parasite that causes malaria. Its life cycle involves both human and mosquito hosts. Trypanosoma gambiense is a protozoan parasite that causes African sleeping sickness. Its life cycle involves both human and tsetse fly hosts.
What is a example of alveolates?
An example of alveolates is the protozoan parasite Plasmodium, which causes malaria in humans.
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 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 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.
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.
Which sexual transmitted disease is caused by a single celled protozoan parasite and can usually be cured with the prescription drug metronidazole?
The sexually transmitted disease caused by a single-celled protozoan parasite is trichomoniasis. It is primarily caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis. Trichomoniasis can usually be effectively treated and cured with the prescription drug metronidazole.
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.
Is the Swine Flu a fungus or a parasite?
Neither. The H1N1/09 "Swine Flu" is caused by a virus.
