Protist diseases Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What type of pathogen causes malaria?
A
Protists
2
Q
How is malaria primarily spread?
A
By mosquitoes
Mosquitoes act as vectors for the Plasmodium protist.
3
Q
List some common symptoms of malaria.
A
- Fever
- Sweats and chills
- Headaches
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
4
Q
What measures are taken to control the spread of malaria?
A
- Preventing mosquito breeding
- Using mosquito nets to avoid getting bitten
5
Q
True or False: Malaria can be spread through direct contact between humans.
A
False.Malaria is not spread through human-to-human contact but through mosquito bites.
6
Q
Fill in the blank: The specific protist that causes malaria is _______.
A
Plasmodium
7
Q
What does malaria affect?
A
They affect the liver and the red bood cells
