Protozoan infection

Protozoan infection

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Protozoan infection are parasitic diseases caused by protozoa.

Examples include Entamoeba histolytica and Giardia lamblia.cite web |url=http://pathmicro.med.sc.edu/parasitology/intest-protozoa.htm |title=Intestinal and Luminal Protozoa |format= |work= |accessdate=]

Treatment

They are treated with antiprotozoal agents.

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