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  1. Parasites: Types, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

    Apr 14, 2023 · Parasites need a host to survive and spread. There are three main types, and their symptoms vary. Stay away from others if you have a parasite to prevent the spread.

  2. Parasites | Parasites | CDC

    Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) include several parasitic viral, bacterial, and fungal diseases. Medical specialties that can assist with treating parasitic diseases or infections. International …

  3. Types of human parasite: Worms, infections, and causes

    Mar 2, 2022 · Three types of parasites can cause disease in humans. They are protozoa, carried by mosquitos, helminths, such as roundworm, and ectoparasites, for instance lice and bed bugs.

  4. Parasites: 3 Types, Skin Symptoms, Stool Testing - Verywell Health

    Jun 25, 2024 · Parasites are tiny organisms that live on a host. They sustain life by getting food from the host, sometimes at the expense of the host’s health. Out of all the parasites that exist, …

  5. Parasites: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment - Medicover Hospitals

    What is Parasites? Parasites are tiny organisms that can live inside or on the human body, causing various diseases. These organisms rely on their host to survive and reproduce. …

  6. Overview of Parasitic Infections - MSD Manuals

    Parasites are organisms that live on or inside another organism (the host) and depend on the host for nutrients and survival. Parasitic infections are more common in areas with limited access to …

  7. Parasitic Diseases - MedlinePlus

    Oct 30, 2017 · Parasites are living things that use other living things - like your body - for food and a place to live. You can get them from contaminated food or water, a bug bite, or sexual …

  8. Approach to Parasitic Infections - The Merck Manuals

    Dec 3, 2015 · Human parasites are organisms that live on or in a person and derive nutrients from that person (its host). There are 3 types of parasites: Single-cell organisms (protozoa and …

  9. Parasitic Infection: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

    Apr 7, 2023 · Parasitic infections are any illnesses or conditions caused by parasites living and reproducing in your body. Parasites are organisms that need another living thing (a host) to …

  10. 10 Signs You May Have A Parasite | Health and Me

    Mar 27, 2025 · 10. Bloating & Gas Parasites like Giardia can lead to excessive gas and bloating, making your stomach feel constantly distended. The severity of symptoms varies, and while …