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Name two diseases caused by protozoans. What are their causal organisms?

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Protozoans are eukaryotes that are single celled and responsible for various diseases in plants and animals.
Diseases such as Amoebic Dysentery and Malaria are caused by Protozoa, specifically Entamoeba histolytica and Plasmodium falciparum.
Amoebic Dysentery, caused by Entamoeba histolytica, has symptoms that include dehydration, nausea.
Malaria, caused by Plasmodium falciparum, has symptoms that include fevers, diarrhea, severe sweating, vomiting.
Final answer:
Two diseases caused by protozoans with their causative agents are:
Amoebic dysentery – Entamoeba histolytica
Malaria – Plasmodium falciparum

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