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  2. 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.

  3. Melioidosis - Wikipedia

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    Melioidosis is an infectious disease caused by a gram-negative bacterium called Burkholderia pseudomallei. [1] Most people exposed to B. pseudomallei experience no symptoms; however, those who do experience symptoms have signs and symptoms that range from mild, such as fever and skin changes, to severe with pneumonia, abscesses, and septic shock that could cause death. [1]

  4. Bloodstream infection - Wikipedia

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    Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are infections of blood caused by blood-borne pathogens. [1] The detection of microbes in the blood (most commonly accomplished by blood cultures [2]) is always abnormal. A bloodstream infection is different from sepsis, which is characterized by severe inflammatory or immune responses of the host organism to ...

  5. Schistosomiasis - Wikipedia

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    In light infections, symptoms may be mild and can go unrecognized. [26] The most common species to cause intestinal schistosomiasis are S. mansoni and S. japonicum, however, S. mekongi and S. intercalatum can also cause this disease. [26] Symptoms may include: Abdominal pain and discomfort [19] Loss of appetite [19]

  6. Helminthiasis - Wikipedia

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    Helminthiasis, also known as worm infection, is any macroparasitic disease of humans and other animals in which a part of the body is infected with parasitic worms, known as helminths. There are numerous species of these parasites , which are broadly classified into tapeworms , flukes , and roundworms .

  7. Lymphatic filariasis - Wikipedia

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    Lymphatic filariasis is a human disease caused by parasitic worms known as filarial worms. [2] [3] Usually acquired in childhood, it is a leading cause of permanent disability worldwide, impacting over a hundred million people and manifesting itself in a variety of severe clinical pathologies [6] [7] While most cases have no symptoms, some people develop a syndrome called elephantiasis, which ...

  8. Parasitic disease - Wikipedia

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    Some ways in which people may acquire parasitic infections are walking barefoot, inadequate disposal of feces, lack of hygiene, close contact with someone carrying specific parasites, and eating undercooked foods, unwashed fruits and vegetables or foods from contaminated regions. [citation needed]

  9. Gastropod-borne parasitic disease - Wikipedia

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    In humans, accidental infection can occur through the consumption of contaminated water or food. The symptoms of Eurytrematosis in ruminants include weight loss, diarrhea and anemia. Infected animals may also exhibit signs of liver damage such as jaundice and ascites. In humans, symptoms can include abdominal pain, diarrhea and weight loss.