Parasites in New Zealand

We cannot find a treatment for this parasite if we do not know its significance.

T.gondi and T.vaginalis.

Cryptosporidiosis and Giardiosis.

<p>The co-evolution of parasites and the host resolves autoimmune diseases like asthma and lupus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The impact of parasites in New Zealand is uncertain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is a problem because without knowing the significance of the parasites, it is difficult to find a treatment for them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cryptosporidiosis and Giardiosis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One hypothesis is that the co-evolution of parasites and the host may resolve autoimmune diseases like asthma and lupus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The return of Malaria and the rise of drug resistance, the large spread of Malaria, and the increase in mosquitoes due to rising temperatures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Malaria is considered the king of parasites as it kills more people, including children.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rising temperatures lead to an increase in mosquitoes, which in turn leads to a higher spread of Malaria as mosquitoes carry and transmit the parasite.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There is a rise in drug resistance, specifically to previously effective artemisin-based drugs, rendering them ineffective in killing Malaria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The lack of new drugs leaves us with limited options to combat Malaria and its spread.</p> Signup and view all the answers