Protist Diseases Flashcards
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Protist Diseases
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Malaria
Caused by a protist that gets transported between animals by mosquitos (vector).
The protists are picked up by mosquitos when they feed on an infected animal. They complete part of their life cycle in the mosquito vector before being transferred to another human or animal when bitten by the mosquito.
Symptoms- repeating fever episodes that can be fatal.
The spread of malaria can be prevented by stopping the mosquitos breeding and protecting people with mosquito nets and insecticides.
