Diseases Caused by Protozoa in India

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Protozoa are microscopic organisms that can cause various diseases in India.

Protozoa can enter the human body through different means, such as contaminated food or water, insect bites, or direct contact with infected individuals.

List of Protozoa Diseases

1. Malaria 2. Amoebiasis 3. Visceral Leishmaniasis (Kala-azar) 4. Cutaneous Leishmaniasis 5. Giardiasis 6. Toxoplasmosis

Malaria is caused by parasites of the Plasmodium genus and transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes.

1. Malaria

It is caused by Entamoeba histolytica protozoa and spreads through contaminated food or water. It targets the intestines.

2. Amoebiasis

Visceral leishmaniasis (Kala-azar) is caused by Leishmania donovani and spread through infected sandfly bites.

3. Kala-azar

Giardiasis is a waterborne disease in India caused by the protozoan parasite Giardia lamblia, primarily affecting the intestines.

4. Giardiasis

Toxoplasmosis is caused by Toxoplasma gondii and transmitted through consuming undercooked meat or contact with cat feces.

5. Toxoplasmosis