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Naucoridae is a small family of insects commonly known as the creeping water bugs and saucer bugs. They are similar in appearance and behavior to Belostomatidae (giant water bugs), but considerably smaller, at 0.5–2 cm (0.2–0.8 in) long. Naucoridae are found around the world, but the greatest diversity is in tropical regions.
T. cruzi is commonly spread to humans and other mammals by the kissing bug's bite wound and the bug's infected feces. [5] The disease may also be spread through blood transfusion , organ transplantation , consuming food or drink contaminated with the parasites, and vertical transmission (from a mother to her baby). [ 1 ]
The condition has also been called delusional infestation, delusory parasitosis, delusional ectoparasitosis, psychogenic parasitosis, Ekbom syndrome, dermatophobia,parasitophobia, formication and "cocaine bugs". [5] Delusional parasitosis can occur in two different forms. [5] The first, primary delusional infestation, is a psychiatric disorder. [2]
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Runny nose after eating is a condition known as gustatory rhinitis. Here, experts explain what it is and how to treat it. Runny nose after eating is a condition known as gustatory rhinitis. Here ...
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 ...
Empty nose syndrome (ENS) is a clinical syndrome, the hallmark symptom of which is a sensation of suffocation despite a clear airway. This syndrome is often referred to as a form of secondary atrophic rhinitis .
Stop blowing your nose the wrong way, grab a hot water bottle and try 'retro walking' — plus 7 more wellness tips to have a great week Kaitlin Reilly December 8, 2024 at 3:00 AM