Protist Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
What are protist diseases?
A
Diseases caused by protists
2
Q
List an example of a protist disease:
A
•Malaria
3
Q
What are the symptoms of Malaria ?
A
•reoccurring episodes of fever (can be fatal)
4
Q
How is Malaria spread?
A
Through the bite of a female mosquito (the vector)
5
Q
How can we stop the spread of malaria?
A
•dry up swamp areas to prevent mosquito breeding
•mosquito nets
