Malaria and dysentery are both diseases caused by protista. Malaria is caused by the plasmodium parasite and transmitted via anopheles mosquitoes. It occurs most commonly in sub-Saharan Africa. Symptoms include fever, chills, and vomiting, and if untreated can cause serious illness or death. Dysentery is caused by the entamoeba histolytica parasite and transmitted via contaminated water or food. Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea with blood or mucus, and fatigue. Both diseases are treated with drugs like antimalarials or antibiotics.