PROTOZOA

Question 1

CHARACTERISTICS

Answer 1

• Eukaryotic (Has Nucleus)
• Unicellular (Single celled organisms)
• Reproduce asexually (via binary fission)
• No cell wall

Question 2

IDENTIFICATION

Answer 2

• Stool samples
• Serology - Blood sample
• Urine or Vaginal swabs

Question 3

MODE OF TRANSMISSION

Answer 3

• Direct or Indirect Contact
• Ingestion of contaminated food or water

Question 4

DISEASES

Answer 4

• Malaria - Bite of blood sucking insect/mosquito (Indirect contact - vector)
• Giardiasis - Spread either by a person or contaminated food or water (Direct or indirect contact)
• Toxoplasmosis - Ingested through food - Undercooked meat, contaminated water from pet like cats (Indirect contact)