Infectious Diseases

The most common infections of parasites from domesticated animals to humans are from dogs and cats. IMHO (Toxocara) is the most common parasite transferred, according to Stephen Kayes, Ph.D., in...

Parasitic infections occur when another living organism takes up residence in or on your body, setting off a series of unwelcome symptoms. Parasites most often are introduced into the human body...

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 20 percent of the world's population is infected with Malaria. Most of those infected live in underdeveloped countries. Children who are infected...

Pinworms are also known as enterobius vermicularis. They are common parasites that live in humans. The infection can be treated with medication, but it's also important to sterilize objects and...

Enteric diseases are infections that develop in the intestinal tract and can be caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites. Recognizing the symptoms of these diseases can reduce the chance of...

Intestinal infections, which are sometimes referred to as the "stomach flu," can wreak havoc on the body and cause people to experience painful and debilitating symptoms. Fortunately, these...

Roundworms are long-bodied parasites that can live in the intestines of humans. Different types of roundworms, including hookworms, threadworms and trichinella, can cause infections in humans.

Human worms---intestinal parasites---can show up in both adults and children and are harmful to the body. You can catch worms by touching infected surfaces or consuming egg-contaminated foods and...

Trypanosoma gambiense is a protozoan hemoflagellate that causes a form of trypanosomiasis, an infectious disease of humans. Because of the specific neurological symptoms of the disease, it is more...

A parasite is a type of organism that needs to live off another organism to survive. Parasites such as protozoa and worms can cause health problems in children by secreting toxins in and/or taking...

Parasites are disease-causing organisms that can live inside our bodies. Parasites can damage the body in numerous ways, causing everything from blood infections to persistent muscle spasms. There...

Roundworm infection is a term describing a variety of medical conditions, all of which are caused by parasitic roundworms. These creatures enter the body, usually through the consumption of...

The human digestive tract is one of the prime sites for infestation by parasites. Since the dawn of human history parasites have entered our bodies through the food that we eat and the water that...

Parasites are not just a problem for underdeveloped countries. There are countless ways you can become infected. You can become infected by eating undercooked meat, by walking barefoot, through...

Stomach parasites, also referred to as intestinal parasites, are preventable infections that can occur in anyone, although factors such as anal sex, consumption of unfiltered water and poor...

Parasites live by getting food from a host, which harms the host. Parasitic infections can occur in plants, animals and humans. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Mayo Clinic have...

Intestinal parasites are disease-causing organisms that populate and infect your gastrointestinal tract. These organisms can harm your body in many ways, causing everything from anemia to muscle...

Intestinal parasites are a harsh and difficult problem. They will usually infest you through eggs in your food, and their life cycles can be difficult for a person to live through. They will often...

Human parasites are organisms that, being unable to live on their own, depend on their host (people) for survival. These organisms can damage the body through their feeding and life cycle,...

Parasites can infect you through eating or drinking contaminated foods, intimate contact with someone who is infected or contact with parasites in the environment, such as water puddles or dung. ...

Intestinal parasites are a type of infection that can be very troubling, as they rarely cause such symptoms as a fever. In addition, these infectious agents will not respond to most antibacterial...

Parasites are organisms that live off of other creatures, using them for food and as a place to lay their eggs and reproduce. Parasitic infections in humans can go relatively unnoticed, with our...

There are four categories of parasites according to the part of the body they infect: blood, digestive system, organs and sinus cavities. Blood parasites may be further divided into protozoa and...