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Parasite infections
How Do People Get Parasite Infections?

Parasites can enter the body through:
  • Contaminated food or water: Eating undercooked meat or drinking unsafe water.
  • Insect bites: Mosquitoes can transmit malaria, and ticks can spread Lyme disease.
  • Contact with infected soil or surfaces: Walking barefoot on contaminated soil can lead to hookworm infection.
  • Person-to-person transmission: Sharing items with someone who has lice or scabies.
Examples of Parasite Infections
  1. Malaria: Caused by Plasmodium parasites, spread by mosquito bites. Symptoms include fever, chills, and fatigue.
  2. Tapeworm Infection: Results from eating undercooked or contaminated meat, leading to abdominal pain and digestive issues.
  3. Giardiasis: Caused by drinking water contaminated with the Giardia parasite, leading to diarrhea and stomach cramps.
  4. Scabies: A skin condition caused by mites, leading to intense itching and rashes.

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