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Bookmark or Share- Intestinal Parasites & Worms: Symptoms, Types, Treatment - Cleveland ClinicIntestinal parasites include worms and one-celled organisms that rely on human hosts (their guts in particular) to hatch, grow and thrive. They spread when an unsuspecting host unknowingly ingests their microscopic eggs. Antiparasitic medicines and antibiotics can clear most infections.
- Parasitic worm - WikipediaParasitic worms, also known as helminths, [1] are large macroparasites; adults can generally be seen with the naked eye. Many are intestinal worms that are soil-transmitted and infect the gastrointestinal tract. Other parasitic worms such as schistosomes reside in blood vessels.
- Soil-transmitted helminth infections - World Health Organization (WHO)Soil-transmitted helminth infections are caused by different species of parasitic worms. They are transmitted by eggs present in human faeces, which contaminate the soil in areas where sanitation is poor. Infected children are nutritionally and physically impaired.
- Types of human parasite: Worms, infections, and causes - Medical News TodayTypes of parasites. Protozoa. Worms. Ectoparasites. Summary. Three types of parasites can cause disease in humans. They are protozoa, carried by mosquitos, helminths, such as roundworm, and...
- Intestinal Worms: Symptoms, Treatment, Causes, Recovery, and MoreIntestinal worms, also known as parasitic worms, are one of the main types of intestinal parasites in humans. They’re most commonly found in subtropical and tropical regions, but some types...
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