WHEI researchers have discovered how a common parasite hijacks host cells and stockpiles food so it can lie dormant for decades, possibly changing its host's behavior or personality in the process. Picture a tiny, single-celled organism that resides undetected within its host for decades. 11 дек. 2015 г.
Can you have a parasite for years and not know it?
Parasites can live in the intestines for years without causing symptoms. When they do, symptoms include the following: Abdominal pain.
Can parasites go undetected?
Often they can go unnoticed, with few symptoms. But many times these infections cause serious illnesses, including seizures, blindness, heart failure, and even death.
Can intestinal parasites lay dormant?
According to a LiveScience report, a few days after swallowing the slug, Ballard began complaining of leg pains, became dizzy, and started vomiting. It would've been entirely possible for the infection to lie dormant all this time, though—some parasites and bacteria can camp out undetected for years.
How long can parasites stay in your body?
Three types of tiny, thread-like worms cause this disease. It's common in the tropics and subtropics. Adult worms can live up to 7 years in a person's lymph system.
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