Common global water-related diseases caused by parasites include Guinea worm, schistosomiasis, amebiasis, cryptosporidiosis (Crypto), and giardiasis. People become infected with these diseases when they swallow or have contact with water that has been contaminated by certain parasites.
Which diseases are caused by a worm?
(i) Malaria (ii) Filaria (Elephantiasis) (iii) Amoebiasis, (iv) Ascariasis, (v) Pneumonia.
How many diseases are caused by worms?
All these infections are more common in subtropical and tropical regions and many have cutaneous features. While over 150 types of worms can infect humans, most are very rare or animal pathogens that reach humans only accidentally (Table 9.1).
What can worms cause in the body?
A person with intestinal worms may also experience dysentery. Dysentery is when an intestinal infection causes diarrhea with blood and mucus in the stool.abdominal pain.diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting.gas and bloating.fatigue.unexplained weight loss.abdominal pain or tenderness.Intestinal Worms: Symptoms, Treatment, Causes, Recovery, and ...
More useful articles on a similar topic 👇
How do I check myself for worms?How do you know if you got worms?