About 307,000 results
Open links in new tab
  1. Parasites: Types, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

    Apr 14, 2023 · Parasites need a host to survive and spread. There are three main types, and their symptoms vary. Stay away from others if you have a parasite to prevent the spread.

  2. Parasitism - Wikipedia

    A fish parasite, the isopod Cymothoa exigua, replacing the tongue of a Lithognathus Parasitism is a close relationship between species, where one organism, the parasite, lives (at least some of the …

  3. About Parasites | Parasites | CDC

    Nov 14, 2024 · There are three main classes of parasites that can cause disease in humans: protozoa, helminths, and ectoparasites. Protozoa are microscopic, one-celled organisms that can be free-living …

  4. Parasites: 3 Types, Skin Symptoms, Stool Testing - Verywell Health

    Sep 3, 2025 · There are various types and subtypes of parasites. The three main classes of parasites are protozoa, helminths, and ectoparasites, which can cause disease. If you contract a parasite, you …

  5. Parasitic disease | Definition, Types, & Causes | Britannica

    Parasites cause various diseases and are transmitted to humans most often through the ingestion of contaminated food or water or through the bite of an arthropod.

  6. Parasitology: An Overview of Parasites, Diseases, and Host Interactions

    Sep 8, 2025 · Learn about parasitology, classification of parasites, life cycles, transmission, host-parasite interactions, common infections, diagnosis, and global impact.

  7. Warning Signs of Parasites in Humans & How to Treat Them

    Jul 2, 2025 · Parasites in humans may cause bloating, fatigue, or gut issues. Learn the symptoms, types, causes, tests, and natural ways to treat and prevent infection.

  8. Parasites: Types, Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention - Health

    Nov 17, 2025 · Parasites infect humans through food, water, and insect bites and cause symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, and fever. Early treatment prevents complications.

  9. Parasitic Diseases - MedlinePlus

    Oct 30, 2017 · Parasites are living things that use other living things - like your body - for food and a place to live. You can get them from contaminated food or water, a bug bite, or sexual contact.

  10. Overview of Parasitic Infections - MSD Manuals

    Parasites are organisms that live on or inside another organism (the host) and depend on the host for nutrients and survival. Parasitic infections are more common in areas with limited access to clean …