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Do parasites cause harm?

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Parasites are not a disease, but they may spread diseases that can be fatal. However, many parasitic infections are treatable and preventable. If a person is experiencing a skin rash, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or other symptoms of a parasitic infection, they should speak with their doctor.


Do parasites have to cause harm?

While some parasites don't cause noticeable symptoms, some grow, reproduce or invade healthy functioning systems, making their hosts sick, resulting in parasitic infection.

Is parasite harmful to humans?

By definition, parasites are harmful to their hosts. However, some parasitic infections may have protective effects against other diseases, such as allergies and chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) [1]. Specifically, long-term infections with parasitic worms were shown to decrease allergies and symptoms of IBD.

Can parasites lead to death?

However, parasitic infections still occur in the United States, and in some cases, affect millions of people. Often they can go unnoticed, with few symptoms. But many times these infections cause serious illnesses, including seizures, blindness, heart failure, and even death.

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