Give an example of how eukaryotic can cause disease in human body?
Malaria
* Caused by the protozoan parasite *Plasmodium*, which is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.
* Symptoms include fever, chills, and sweating, which can lead to severe anemia, organ failure, and death.
* Malaria is a major public health problem in many parts of the world, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where it is estimated to cause over 400,000 deaths each year.
African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness)
* Caused by the protozoan parasite *Trypanosoma brucei*, which is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected tsetse flies.
* Symptoms include fever, fatigue, weakness, and confusion, which can progress to coma and death.
* African trypanosomiasis is a major public health problem in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa, where it is estimated to cause tens of thousands of deaths each year.
Leishmaniasis
* Caused by the protozoan parasite *Leishmania*, which is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected sand flies.
* Symptoms include skin sores, fever, and weight loss.
* Leishmaniasis is a major public health problem in many parts of the world, particularly in South America and Asia, where it is estimated to cause over 2 million cases each year.
Toxoplasmosis
* Caused by the protozoan parasite *Toxoplasma gondii*, which is found in cat feces and raw meat.
* Symptoms can range from mild flu-like symptoms to severe encephalitis (inflammation of the brain).
* Toxoplasmosis is a particular risk for pregnant women, as it can cause birth defects.