Jul 30, 2025 · Protozoan parasites are single-celled eukaryotic organisms, too small to be seen without a microscope. These ubiquitous microorganisms can exist independently or live within …

Protozoan infections are parasitic diseases caused by organisms formerly classified in the kingdom Protozoa. These organisms are now classified in the supergroups Excavata, …

May 15, 2024 · Here are 32 parasites that can infect humans, including some well-known culprits and some you may not have heard of. Chagas disease, also known as American …

Jan 21, 2025 · Chagas Disease (American Trypanosomiasis) Chilomastix mesnili Infection (Nonpathogenic [Harmless] Intestinal Protozoa) Clonorchiasis (Clonorchis Infection) CLM …

For example, infected female mosquitoes are vectors that transmit the parasites that cause malaria and infected female blackflies are the vectors that transmit the parasites that cause …

Dec 17, 2025 · Parasitic protozoans have invaded and successfully established themselves in hosts from practically every animal phylum. The best-studied parasitic species are those of …

Oct 19, 2025 · These infections arise in very different parts of the body. For example, malaria infections start in the blood, giardia begins in the gut, and toxoplasmosis can infect lymph …

Acanthamoeba can cause rare, but severe infections of the eye, skin, and central nervous system. Acanthamoeba keratitis is an infection of the eye that typically occurs in healthy persons and …

Many protozoan diseases are prevalent globally, with millions infected by parasites such as Entamoeba (causing amebic dysentery) and Plasmodium (responsible for malaria, which …

Sep 20, 2023 · Protozoan diseases including malaria and trypanosomiasis are among the most important parasitic causes of morbidity and mortality, both in immunocompetent and …