Fungal & Protozoan Infections Flashcards
1
Q
what protist causes malaria
A
plasmodium
2
Q
what is a protist
A
a collection of microorganisms that are not bacteria, viruses or fungi.
3
Q
what is a vector
A
an organism that can spread a disease
4
Q
how to prevent malaria
A
Spray pools of water with insecticide – they lay eggs in water.
Drain stagnant pools
Spray pools with oil to prevent oxygen from getting to mosquito larvae
Use nets above beds
Medication – chloroquine kills protists inside red blood cells.
