There are parasites all over the world that can infect humans. Some of them are easy to avoid, but others are more common than you might think.

Parasites live in other host organisms and depend on them for survival. Parasites that can affect humans include ticks, lice, and hookworms. Symptoms of a parasite infection in humans can vary widely.

Parasitic worms live in and feed off living hosts, such as humans. Learn about transmission, treatment, how to avoid being a host, and more.

Think you have a parasite? Here’s how to tell a pinworm from a tapeworm. Both tapeworms and pinworms affect your gut and overall health.

There are three types of parasite that can live in or on the human body, including worms, lice, and single-cell organisms. Learn more here.

Pinworm infection is the most common type of intestinal worm infection. Learn about its symptoms, treatment and prevention of this common type of intestinal worm infection.

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