Antiprotozoal drugs target infectious protozoans through mechanisms like antimetabolites such as atovaquone, proguanil, and artemisinins. These drugs are used to treat various protozoan infections including malaria, babesiosis, and toxoplasmosis. Artemisinin, a potent antimalarial compound, is deriv

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Parasitic infections pose complex challenges to the immune system due to the diverse nature of parasites, including protozoans and helminths. Protozoan parasites move between arthropod vectors and mammalian hosts, requiring both humoral and cell-mediated immune responses. Meanwhile, helminths, as mu

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Phylum Protozoa comprises unicellular, microscopic, eukaryotic organisms found mostly in aquatic habitats. They exhibit diverse locomotory structures such as cilia, flagella, or pseudopodia. These protists may possess a cellulose cell wall and various membrane-bound organelles like mitochondria and

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Protists are diverse unicellular organisms that can be classified based on their nutrition and movement methods. They include protozoans, algae, and heterotrophs like molds, each playing unique roles in ecosystems. From Didinium to multicellular algae, explore the fascinating world of these microsco

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Living organisms are classified into five kingdoms, each further divided into smaller groups called phyla, classes, orders, and genus. The five kingdoms are Monera, Fungi, Protista, Plantae, and Animalia. Animals are categorized into invertebrates and vertebrates, with significant agricultural impor

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