Гельми́нты — общее название паразитических червей, обитающих в организме человека, других животных и растений, вызывающих гельминтозы. По данным ВОЗ, каждый год приблизительно каждый второй человек на планете заражается одним из трёх основных. Википедия
What are parasitic worms?
Parasitic worms, also known as helminths, are large macroparasites; adults can generally be seen with the naked eye. Many are intestinal worms that are soil-transmitted and infect the gastrointestinal tract. Other parasitic worms such as schistosomes reside in blood vessels.
What are parasitic worms in humans?
Intestinal worms, or parasitic worms, are simple organisms that feed off the human body. Many people recognize the more common varieties, such as tapeworms and hookworms, but may be less aware of the others.
What are 3 parasitic worms?
There are three main groups of helminths (derived from the Greek word for worms) that are human parasites: Flatworms (platyhelminths) – these include the trematodes (flukes) and cestodes (tapeworms). Thorny-headed worms (acanthocephalins) – the adult forms of these worms reside in the gastrointestinal tract.
How do you get a parasitic worm?
Many times people get worms by accidentally swallowing them or their eggs. Some worms can go through your skin when they are young and small. Sometimes you get worms when an infected insect bites you or when you eat meat from an infected animal.
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