protistA eukaryotic, usually single-celled organism of the kingdom Protista. are a group of small organisms that have features that belong to animals, plants and fungiA large group of eukaryotic organisms that contain single-celled yeasts, moulds and mushrooms.. They are a diverse group of organisms. Some are more like animals, others more like plants and some, called moulds, are closest to fungi. They are all eukaryoticDescription of a cell which has a nucleus. Eukaryotic cells also have other structures in the cytoplasm which have membranes around them., which means they have a nucleusThe nucleus controls what happens inside the cell. Chromosomes are structures found in the nucleus of most cells. The plural of nucleus is nuclei..
Malaria
Malaria is spread by mosquitos, which carry the Plasmodium protist. These are often found in areas with higher temperatures like Africa, Asia, and South and Central America, but not the UK because of our lower temperatures. Mosquitos suck blood containing the protists from an infected person. They pass the protist, to other people they suck blood from. The mosquitos do not become ill and are called 'vectorAny organism that can spread a disease. ' because they transmit the diseaseIllness affecting plants and animals..
The symptoms of malaria include a fever, sweats and chills, headaches, vomiting and diarrhoeaLiquid faeces. . Damage is also caused to the blood and liver. After decades of research scientists developed the first malaria vaccine in 2021. Infection continues to be reduced by stopping individuals from being bitten. People sleep under mosquito nets and wear insect repellent to avoid bites. antimalarial drugMedicine that stops or treats a malarial infection. are also taken, which treat the symptoms and can prevent infection.