Protist diseases

• What are protist diseases?

  Diseases caused by single-celled organisms known as protists.
• What is an example of a disease caused by a protist?


  Malaria.
• How is malaria transmitted?

  It is transmitted by mosquitos.
• What protist causes malaria?

  The plasmodium protist.
• What are the symptoms of malaria?

  Chills, headaches, vomiting, fever, and sweats.
• What types of damage can protist diseases cause to animals and plants?

  They can cause diarrhea and damage to tissues.
• How can malaria be prevented?

  Through the use of mosquito nets, insect repellent, and antimalarial drugs.