Helminths are widespread intestinal parasites. These parasites can be divided into three common groups: round-bodied worms also described as nematodes, flat-bodied worms that are segmented (also described as cestodes), and flat-bodied worms that are non-segmented (also described as trematodes).

Although bacteria and viruses account for a large number of the infectious diseases that afflict humans, many serious illnesses are caused by eukaryotic organisms. One example is malaria, which is caused by Plasmodium, a eukaryotic organism transmitted through mosquito bites.

Eukaryotic Pathogens in Eukaryotic Hosts When we think about antimicrobial medications, antibiotics such as penicillin often come to mind. Penicillin and related antibiotics interfere with the synthesis of peptidoglycan cell walls, which effectively targets bacterial cells.

Eukaryotic Diseases. Disease Organism Protein BMRB entry; African trypanosomiasis : Trypanosoma brucei : Actin-depolymerizing factor/cofilin : 17374: Bilbo1 : 19523: Calfglagin Tb24 flagellar protein : 18011: Glutathione peroxidase-type tryparedoxin peroxidase : 15597 15598: Glycosylphosphatidylinositol-anchored domain of ILTat1.24 :

Although bacteria and viruses account for a large number of the infectious diseases that afflict humans, many serious illnesses are caused by eukaryotic organisms. One example is malaria, which is caused by Plasmodium, a eukaryotic organism transmitted through mosquito bites.