Can Algae Cause Human Disease?
Can Algae Cause Human Disease? Can algae cause human disease? Algae can cause human diseases by directly attacking human tissues, although the frequency is rare. Protothecosis, caused by the chloroplast-lacking green alga, Prototheca, can result in waterlogged skin lesions, in which the pathogen grows. How can algae be harmful to humans? Exposure to high levels