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What is the most common parasitic disease?

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Created: 2022-04-03 19:24:10

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Some people think of parasitic infections, like malaria, as occurring only in developing countries or in tropical areas, but parasitic infections exist in North America as well. The most common ones found in North America include Giardia infections (through contaminated water) and toxoplasmosis (spread by cats).


What are the 5 most common parasites?

Below are the most common types of parasitic worms that infect humans and are not usually visible to the naked eye.Pinworms (Enterobius vermicularis) ... Tapeworms (Taenia solium) ... Roundworms (Ascaris lumbricoides) ... Roundworms (Wuchereria bancrofti) ... Roundworms (Trichinella ) ... Flatworms (Fasciola hepatica)8 Common Parasitic Worms That May Lurk in Humans - Blogs

What are the 3 most common parasites?

There are three main classes of parasites that can cause disease in humans: protozoa, helminths, and ectoparasites.

What is the most common parasitic disease in the US?

Studies have shown that toxocariasis may be among the most common human parasitic infections in the United States. It is estimated that millions of Americans have been exposed to the Toxocara parasite, although how many persons have become ill from the infection is unknown.

What is the most common parasite in the world?

Leishmania spp. worldwide: one of the most common human parasites; estimated to infect between 30–50% of the global population.

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