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Protozoa are basically protists. They are NOT animals or plants; they are often considered as a separate kingdom.

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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.

Related Questions

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.


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.


What disses do female mosquitoes CARRY?

female mosquito carries a parasite called protozoan which causes malaria


What is the most common protistan intestinal parasite in the United states?

Trypanosomiasis caused protozoan trypanosoma.


What is a example of alveolates?

An example of alveolates is the protozoan parasite Plasmodium, which causes malaria in humans.