Anaerobic Parasitic Protozoa

Anaerobic parasitic protozoa cause medically and economically important diseases such as dysentery, sexually transmitted infections, and gastroenteritis that affect millions of people worldwide annually. Recently the genomes of the three key anaerobic protozoa, Trichomonas, Giardia and Entamoeba, have been determined. The availability of these genomic data and the use of post-genomic analyses have provided fascinating new insights into the biology of these important parasites. They will be important for the design of novel anti-protozoan drugs and the development of effective vaccines.

from Anaerobic Parasitic Protozoa: Genomics and Molecular Biology

Further reading:

• Anaerobic Parasitic Protozoa
• Acanthamoeba: Biology and Pathogenesis
• Leishmania: After The Genome

Labels: Anaerobic protozoa, Anti-protozoan drugs, Dysentery, Entamoeba, Gastroenteritis, Giardia, Parasitic protozoa, Trichomonas