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Main article: Human parasite Endoparasites Protozoan organisms Common name of organism or disease Latin name (sorted) Body parts affected Diagnostic specimen Prevalence Source/Transmission (Reservoir/Vector) Granulomatous amoebic encephalitis and Acanthamoeba keratitis (eye infection) Acanthamoeba spp. eye, brain, skin culture worldwide contact lenses cleaned with contaminated tap water ...
This is an incomplete list of organisms that are true parasites upon other organisms. Endoparasites. endo = within; parasites that live inside their hosts)
Parasites in general are hosts-dependent organisms that obtain nutrients while potentially harming their host in the process. [1] Introduction. Parasitic infections cause global health concerns because they impact billions of people throughout the world at different disease severity. [2]
The next apex predator on our list of the deadliest animals in the world is the crocodile. Responsible for approximately 1,000 deaths annually, the crocodile is one of the largest, most aggressive ...
Arthropods are common vectors of disease.A vector is an organism which spreads disease-causing parasites or pathogens from one host to another. Invertebrates spread bacterial, viral and protozoan pathogens by two main mechanisms.
Protozoan infections are responsible for diseases that affect many different types of organisms, including plants, animals, and some marine life. Many of the most prevalent and deadly human diseases are caused by a protozoan infection, including African sleeping sickness, amoebic dysentery, and malaria.
Deadliest animals as of 2016 [1] This is a list of the deadliest animals to humans worldwide, measured by the number of humans killed per year. Different lists have varying criteria and definitions, so lists from different sources disagree and can be contentious.
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