Parasite Protozoans Entamoeba histolytica Naegleria fowleri Acanthamoeba spp. Balantidium coli Giardia lamblia Infective Stage for Humans Mode of Transmission: to Humans or How do you get it? Distribution: Where in the world is it most serious? Disease + Symptoms: Why should you worry?
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Disease: -Entamoeba histolytica is a parasite that can cause serious illness in humans. -Naegleria fowleri is a parasite that can cause fatal brain infection in humans. -Acanthamoeba spp. are parasites that can cause serious waterborne illness in humans. Show more…
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