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Which two protozoans which cause diseases in human beings? Name the diseases. Hence, name the country in the world that has been declared by WHO as a disease free country from this protozoan? [3 MARKS]

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Naming: 1 Mark each

The protozoans which cause diseases in human beings are
1. Amoeba
2. Plasmodium

Amoeba causes Amoebic dysentery, Plasmodium causes Malaria.
The World Health Organisation has declared Sri Lanka as free from Malaria.


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