Current Research in Social Psychology (CRISP) is a peer reviewed, electronic journal publishing theoretically driven, empirical research in major areas of social psychology.
Giardiasis, an infection of the small intestine is caused by protists known as Giardia Lamblia. The disease is more common in developing countries as compared to the developed countries. It causes symptoms like cramps, diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss and other similar symptoms.
Protists. 1  Many protists act as pathogens to humans. This means they cause diseases. 2  The disease malaria is caused by the protist Plasmodium falciparum. 3  If an amoeba is cut in half, the half with the nucleus will survive, while the other half will die. 4  The word pseudopod comes from Greek words meaning false feet..