The following points highlight the twelve parasitic protozoans causing diseases in animals. Some of the protozoans are: 1. Trichomonas hominis 2. Trichomonas gallinae 3. Trichomonas gallinarum 4. Trichomonas foetus 5. Histomonas maleagridis 6. Trypanosoma species 7. Sarcocystis linedamanni 8. Eimeria species and Others. Protozoa # 1. Trichomonas hominis: It is a Mastigophra inhabiting the ileo-caecal region of monkeys, cats and [...]
The following points highlight the eight significant protozoan diseases caused in humans. The diseases are: 1. Amoebiasis 2. Diarrhoea 3. Trypanosomiasis 4. Leishmaniasis 5. Trich moniasis 6. Malaria 7. Toxoplasmosis 8. Balantidial Dysentery. Protozoan Disease # 1. Amoebiasis: Amoebiasis, also known as amoebic dysentery, is caused by Entamoeba histolytica. Infection generally occurs through drinking water. The trophozoite of E. histolytica [...]
The following points highlight the thirty-one major representative types of protozoa present in animal body. Some of the types are: 1. Chrysamoeba 2. Cryptomonas 3. Volvox 4. Ceratium 5. Noctiluca 6. Proterospongia 7. Mastigamoeba 8. Trichonympha 9. Giardia 10. Leishmania 11. Trichomonas 12. Opalina 13. Pelomyxa 14. Arcella 15. Difflugia and Others. Protozoa: Type # 1. Chrysamoeba: Chrysamoeba (Fig. 22.1) [...]