Understanding Antiprotozoal and Anthelminthic Agents
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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Understanding Toxoplasmosis: Causes, Transmission, and Hosts
Toxoplasmosis is caused by the Toxoplasma gondii parasite, with cats being the definitive host. The parasite's life cycle involves both sexual and asexual phases, leading to potential infection in humans and other animals. Transmission can occur through contact with cat feces, ingestion of contamina
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