Barbara Herwaldt
Articles
Ambeiasis
DescriptionAmebiasis is caused by the protozoan parasite Entamoeba histolytica. Infection is acquired by the fecal-oral route, either by person-to-person contact or indirectly by eating or drinking... [more]
Cyclosporiasis
DescriptionCyclospora cayetanensis, previously known as cyanobacterium-like, coccidia-like, and cyclospora-like bodies (CLB), is a protozoan parasite that causes gastrointestinal infection. [more]
Leishmaniasis (Parasites)
DescriptionLeishmaniasis is a parasitic disease transmitted by the bite of some species of sand flies. It is an obligate intracellular protozoan. The disease most commonly manifests either in a... [more]
American Trypanosomiasis (Chagas' Disease)
DescriptionChagas' disease is caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. Chagas' disease is usually transmitted by contact with the feces of an infected triatomine ("cone nose" or "kissing")... [more]
