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Protozoans are eukaryotes. Bacteria are prokaryotes.
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Protozoan parasites are single-celled eukaryotic organisms, while bacteria are prokaryotes. Protozoan parasites are generally larger and have more complex cellular structures compared to bacteria. Additionally, protozoan parasites often have more specialized modes of transmission and lifecycle strategies that are adapted to living within a host organism.
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Is African sleeping sickness a bacteria or virus?
African sleeping sickness is caused by a protozoan parasite called Trypanosoma brucei, not a bacteria or a virus.
Is cryptosporidium a bacteria?
Cryptosporidium is not a bacteria; it is a protozoan parasite. It can cause gastrointestinal illness in humans and animals through contaminated food or water sources.
Is Endamoeba histolytica a protazoan parasite of the blood streem?
No. It is primarily a protozoan parasite of the gastrointestinal tract that causes amoebic dysentry. Bloodstream protozoan parasites include Plasmodium (malaria) or Trypanosoma (African sleeping sickness).
Can you get trichomoniasis from a bacterial infection?
No, trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a protozoan parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis, not a bacterial infection. The two are caused by different types of microorganisms.
Is leptospirosis a bacterial or protozoan type?
Leptospirosis is caused by a type of bacteria called Leptospira. It is not caused by a protozoan.
Is African sleeping sickness a bacteria or virus?
African sleeping sickness is caused by a protozoan parasite called Trypanosoma brucei, not a bacteria or a virus.
What group does malaria parasite belong?
Malaria parasite is a protozoan.
What vaginal infection is caused by protozoan parasite?
Trichomonas is a vaginal infection caused by a protozoan parasite. Both men and women can get trich.
What is a temporary extention of a protozoan's cytoplasm?
parasite's
How is a parasite different from bacteria?
Protozoans are eukaryotes. Bacteria are prokaryotes.
Is Endamoeba histolytica a protazoan parasite of the blood streem?
No. It is primarily a protozoan parasite of the gastrointestinal tract that causes amoebic dysentry. Bloodstream protozoan parasites include Plasmodium (malaria) or Trypanosoma (African sleeping sickness).
Is botulism caused by a bacteria protozoan parasite virus or fungus?
Botulism is caused by a bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. This bacteria produces a toxin that causes nerve damage. The way to get this bacteria is through food, although it causes little GI damage.
Is the malaria parasite a single celled protozoan?
no it is not but many believe it is.......
Is the parasite that causes malaria a type of euglenoid?
No, the parasite that causes malaria is not a type of euglenoid. The parasite that causes malaria is a type of protozoan.
Vaginal infection that is caused by a protozoan parasite?
Yes, trichomoniasis is one such infection.
Can you get trichomoniasis from a bacterial infection?
No, trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a protozoan parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis, not a bacterial infection. The two are caused by different types of microorganisms.
Is leptospirosis a bacterial or protozoan type?
Leptospirosis is caused by a type of bacteria called Leptospira. It is not caused by a protozoan.
