PROTOZOA

DEFINITION

• A diverse group of unicellular eukaryotic organisms.
• Single-celled with animal like behaviors such as motility and predation.
• Infections caused by Protozoa are contagious.

MALARIA

• Common disease that spreads through mosquito bites.
• More than 1300 cases reported in the US.
• Reported mainly in travelers from the South Asian sub continent or Africa.
• Symptoms include headache, chills, tremors, aches and shaking.

TOXOPLASMOSIS

• Most common parasites.
• More common in those with weak immune system.
• Symptoms include: body ache, fatigue, fever, sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes.
• Can be mistaken for the flu.

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BABESIOSIS

• Caused by babesia parasite that is transmitted through ticks.
• Can also be transmitted through blood transfusions.
• May not show any symptoms, but symptoms may include nausea, body ache, fatigue, fever and chills.

PREVENTION

• Sterilization
• Drink clean water
• Washing hands.
• Cook food to recommended temperatures.