What is another word for intracellular parasite?
Pronunciation: [ˌɪntɹəsˈɛljʊlə pˈaɹəsˌa͡ɪt] (IPA) 
An Intracellular parasite refers to a microorganism that lives within the cells of its host. Some different synonyms for the term intracellular parasite include endoparasites, protozoan parasites, bacterial pathogens, and viral infections. These pathogens rely on the host cell's nutrients and metabolic machinery to complete their life cycle, and they can cause a range of diseases. Examples of intracellular parasites include Plasmodium (which causes malaria), Toxoplasma gondii (which causes toxoplasmosis), Mycobacterium tuberculosis (which causes tuberculosis) and Legionella pneumophila (which causes Legionnaire's disease). Understanding the synonyms for intracellular parasites is important in diagnosing and treating infections caused by these microorganisms.
