Parasitic Infection
Parasitic infections remain a significant global health concern, especially in regions with limited access to clean water, sanitation, and healthcare. A parasitic infection occurs when…
Isosporiasis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Isosporiasis is a parasitic intestinal infection caused by Cystoisospora belli (formerly Isospora belli). It primarily affects the small intestine, leading to persistent diarrhea, dehydration, and…
Infection by Baylisascaris: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Baylisascaris infection is a rare yet serious parasitic disease caused by the Baylisascaris procyonis roundworm. This parasite primarily resides in raccoons but can infect humans,…
Hymenolepiasis Infection: Causes, Symptoms
Hymenolepiasis infection is a parasitic disease caused by Hymenolepis nana (dwarf tapeworm) or Hymenolepis diminuta. It primarily affects the gastrointestinal tract and is prevalent worldwide,…
Enterobiasis
What Is Enterobiasis? Enterobiasis, commonly known as a pinworm infection, is a prevalent intestinal parasitic disease caused by Enterobius vermicularis. This infection primarily affects children…
Dracunculiasis
Dracunculiasis, commonly known as Guinea worm disease, is a parasitic infection caused by Dracunculus medinensis. Historically prevalent in rural regions of Africa and Asia, this…
Diphyllobothrium infections
Diphyllobothrium infections, commonly referred to as fish tapeworm infections, are caused by cestodes from the Diphyllobothrium genus. These parasites primarily infect humans and other fish-eating…
Bancroft’s filariasis
Bancroft’s filariasis, also referred to as lymphatic filariasis, is a parasitic disease caused by Wuchereria bancrofti. This condition is transmitted to humans through mosquito bites…