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  2. Helminthiasis - Wikipedia

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    The signs and symptoms of helminthiasis depend on a number of factors including: the site of the infestation within the body; the type of worm involved; the number of worms and their volume; the type of damage the infesting worms cause; and, the immunological response of the body. Where the burden of parasites in the body is light, there may be ...

  3. Intestinal parasite infection - Wikipedia

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    Some types of helminths and protozoa are classified as intestinal parasites that cause infection—those that reside in the intestines. These infections can damage or sicken the host (humans or other animals). If the intestinal parasite infection is caused by helminths, the infection is called helminthiasis.

  4. List of parasites of humans - Wikipedia

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    Main article: Human parasite Endoparasites Protozoan organisms Common name of organism or disease Latin name (sorted) Body parts affected Diagnostic specimen Prevalence Source/Transmission (Reservoir/Vector) Granulomatous amoebic encephalitis and Acanthamoeba keratitis (eye infection) Acanthamoeba spp. eye, brain, skin culture worldwide contact lenses cleaned with contaminated tap water ...

  5. Parasitic worm - Wikipedia

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    Hookworms attached to the intestinal mucosa Two pinworms Image showing life cycle inside and outside of the human body of one fairly typical and well described helminth: Ascaris lumbricoides. Helminths are a group of organisms which share a similar form but are not necessarily evolutionarily related. The term "helminth" is an artificial term.

  6. Soil-transmitted helminthiasis - Wikipedia

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    Soil-transmitted helminths can also cause loss of appetite. [2] These nutritional "knock on" effects of STH can have a significant impact on the mental and physical development of children. In endemic countries, communities remain suppressed due to malnourishment, cognitive disability and physical weaknesses as a result of heavy infections. [11 ...

  7. Effects of parasitic worms on the immune system - Wikipedia

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    The effects of parasitic worms, or helminths, on the immune system is a recently emerging topic of study among immunologists and other biologists. Experiments have involved a wide range of parasites, diseases, and hosts. The effects on humans have been of special interest.

  8. Humans can catch bird flu, but not easily. What experts say ...

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    What to know about symptoms and risk after three Americans tested positive for the virus this year. Humans can catch bird flu, but not easily. What experts say about symptoms and risks

  9. Pinworm (parasite) - Wikipedia

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    It is a nematode (roundworm) and a common intestinal parasite or helminth, especially in humans. [7] The medical condition associated with pinworm infestation is known as pinworm infection ( enterobiasis ) [ 8 ] (a type of helminthiasis ) or less precisely as oxyuriasis in reference to the family Oxyuridae .