Parasite Articles
Embark on a journey through our extensive collection of 50 referenced articles focusing on various parasites that can inhabit the human body. Tailored for health practitioners, each article provides valuable insights into the scientific and common names of parasites, their lifespan, adult size, reproductive capabilities, target organs, modes of transmission, health implications, common symptoms, anatomical locations, global prevalence, high-incidence geographical regions, and diagnostic testing methodologies.
Designed to cater to the needs of healthcare professionals, our resource library serves as a valuable source of information, offering detailed analyses and in-depth knowledge on the intricate interplay between parasites and the human body. Enhance your expertise, broaden your understanding, and stay informed about the complexities of parasitology through our informative articles.
- Acanthamoeba spp
- Ancylostoma duodenale
- Ascaris lumbricoides
- Babesia
- Balamuthia mandrillaris
- Balantidium coli
- Blastocystosis
- Cestoda – Tapeworm
- Cryptosporidium
- Cyclospora cayetanensis
- Dientamoeba fragilis
- Diphyllobothrium Latum – Tapeworm
- Dracunculus medinensis - Guinea Worm
- Echinococcus granulosus – Tapeworm
- Echinococcus multilocularis – Tapeworm
- Entamoeba histolytica
- Enterobius vermicularis – Pinworm
- Fasciola gigantica
- Fasciola hepatica - Liver Fluke
- Fasciolopsis buski - Intestinal Fluke
- Giardia lamblia (syn. Giardia intestinalis, Giardia duodenalis)
- Isospora belli Cystoisospora belli
- Leishmaniasis
- Necator americanus – Hookworm
- Paragonimus africanus
- Paragonimus caliensis
- Paragonimus kellicotti
- Paragonimus skrjabini
- Paragonimus uterobilateralis
- Paragonimus westermani - Lung Fluke
- Plasmodium falciparum
- Plasmodium knowlesi
- Plasmodium malariae
- Plasmodium ovale curtisi
- Plasmodium ovale wallikeri
- Plasmodium vivax
- Sarcocystosis (Sarcocystis hominis bovihominis and Sarcocystis suihominis)
- Sarcoptes scabiei
- Schistosoma haematobium - Blood Fluke
- Schistosoma mansoni - Blood Fluke
- Strongyloides stercoralis – Threadworm
- Taenia saginata – Tapeworm
- Toxocara Canis
- Toxoplasma gondii
- Trichomonas vaginalis
- Trichuris trichiura – Whipworm
- Trypanosoma brucei
- Wuchereria bancrofti