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What is a parasite?

An organism that relies on its host and feeds on it.

Tapeworms

Live in the host's intestine and attach themselves using suckers or hooks. They absorb nutrients through their body surface. They are a type of flatworm with a long, flat body. They attach with hooks or suction cups and absorb food through their skin.

Nematodes

Animals with round bodies found in various hosts, including roundworms (Ascaris lumbricoides).

Roundworms

Found mainly in intestines. The mature worm lives in the body and lays eggs, which exit through feces.

What is a parasite?

An organism that relies on its host and feeds on it.

Tapeworms

Live in the host's intestine and attach themselves using suckers or hooks. They absorb nutrients through their body surface. They are a type of flatworm with a long, flat body. They attach with hooks or suction cups and absorb food through their skin.

Nematodes

Animals with round bodies found in various hosts, including roundworms (Ascaris lumbricoides).

Roundworms

Found mainly in intestines. The mature worm lives in the body and lays eggs, which exit through feces.

Hookworms

Attach to the intestinal wall and feed on blood, leading to anemia and other complications.

Trichinella

Causes trichinosis; acquired by eating undercooked meat (especially pork) containing encysted larvae.

Flukes (Trematodes)

Flatworms that parasitize humans and animals. They have complex life cycles involving multiple hosts.

Schistosomes

Blood flukes that live in the bloodstream and cause schistosomiasis, a disease affecting various organs.

Protozoan Parasites

Single-celled eukaryotic organisms that cause various diseases.

Giardia

Causes giardiasis, a diarrheal illness. Typically found in contaminated water.

Entamoeba histolytica

Causes amebiasis, which can lead to dysentery and liver abscesses.

Cryptosporidium

Causes cryptosporidiosis, a diarrheal disease. It is highly resistant to chlorine disinfection.

Plasmodium

Causes malaria, a life-threatening disease transmitted by mosquitoes. Infects red blood cells.

Toxoplasma gondii

Causes toxoplasmosis, which can be dangerous to pregnant women and immunocom