Common human parasites

There may be many parasites in the human body. It can be not only multicellular and protozoa, but also viruses, bacteria, and fungi. They parasitize the human body and sacrifice. Harmful microorganisms can live not only in the intestines, but also in muscles, blood, etc. For parasites, you need to start fighting as early as possible. Otherwise, complications cannot be avoided.

Various parasites

There are many parasites in the human body. They all have specific functions.

Worms

Round worms or nematodes contain about 1000 subspecies in their group. The most famous representatives are pinworm, Trichinella spiralis, Toxoplasma gondii, hookworm, nekator and worm. They enter the human body through the mouth or skin. The main representatives of round bugs are described in the table.

Parasites	Description
Worms	This is a worm that does not exceed 2-12 mm in length. Women are usually older. These representatives are parasitic in the lower intestine and large intestine. Adult females lay eggs in the perianal area. In most cases, this representation exists in children. When scratching the anus, the egg will fall on the patient's hand, and the anus will be itchy in the presence of this parasite. Itching is one of the earliest symptoms.
Trichinella	Trichinella is a nematode. Pests enter the human body along with poorly processed meat. After they entered the human body, they became completely intoxicated. In advanced cases, parasites can be fatal to humans.
Stinger	This parasite usually lives in animals, including cattle. Young children are extremely susceptible to toxoplasmosis. Parasites multiply extremely quickly, so treatment should be started immediately.
hookworm	It is believed that every 4 people on the planet are carriers of the parasite. An adult can live in the host for 8 years. With appropriate and timely treatment, 95% of 100 cases of hookworm can be cured. Parasites enter the human body along with contaminated soil.
Nekator	These representatives are very small. They reach 2 cm in length, and females lay 10, 000 eggs per day. The larvae of the parasite enter the external environment together with feces.
Scar insect disease	Round worms can grow up to 35 cm long. First, the parasites will grow in the small intestine and then spread throughout the body. In order for an individual to mature sexually, he must re-enter the body.

After the worm entered the human body, pathological symptoms began to appear. Inflammation of the intestinal wall, therefore, the function of the digestive system is destroyed. Parasites in the body are a serious threat. They absorb some nutrients.

Tapeworm

Tape worms or worms present in the body can cause worms. Adults are only found in the intestines. The larvae can spread throughout the body. A person can be infected with the following tapeworms:

1. Wide ribbon. This is the longest worm in the world. He can grow to 15-17 meters. Widespread tapeworms cause great harm to the human body. Ulcers form at the site of attachment.
2. Bull tapeworm. This is another major parasite that has a negative impact on human health. It is most often located in the small intestine. Infection occurs when eating contaminated meat that has been poorly processed by heat.
3. Pork tapeworm. The tape bug can grow to several meters in length. Pests can be carried by wild boars and domestic pigs.
4. Echinococcus. Eggs enter the environment together with feces. Infections often occur if you do not observe personal hygiene habits.
5. Pneumococcal bacteria. The parasite grows to 2. 2 mm. Infection occurs through food contaminated with contaminated feces.

The pathology is mainly gastrointestinal disease. Neural dysfunction appears. A person's health continues to deteriorate.

Fluke worm

Flukes are flat bugs. These are some of the most dangerous representatives. Almost all scams parasite the owner's body. They only change ownership at a certain stage of development.

The change of the host eliminates possible overpopulation in the host. The most common representatives of flukes include:

1. Siberia fl lucky. Infection occurs when fish that has not been sufficiently heat treated are consumed. The eggs of the pest are contained in human feces. The length of the parasite can reach 13 mm. The body is almost completely transparent.
2. Liver fluke. Can infect animal and human parasites at the same time. Adults can grow to a maximum of 8 cm, using dirty plants may infect, and fl worms are already in an intermediate state. There is also a risk of water pollution.
3. Shistosoma. If left untreated, schistosomiasis can cause sudden death. Only six variants of this parasite are harmful to humans. Microorganisms can be located in blood vessels, bladder. Infections often occur when swimming in fresh water.
4. Clonorhis. People who work in the public catering industry are susceptible to infection. Bronchiectasis is most common in men over 35 years of age. They are in danger. The parasite eggs are excreted in the stool.

Usually, when eating raw or cooked fish, parasites enter the body. Another common choice is poor washing of vegetables and fruits in the diet.

Fluke

This is a flatworm. Their main feature is the presence of suction cups. Flukes include:

1. Peritonitis. The source of infection is raw fish or cooked fish. The symptoms are non-specific, so it is difficult to diagnose this disease. The result is usually unfavorable.
2. Fasciitis. When infected, the liver and biliary system are damaged. The hallmark of human infection is a sharp rise in body temperature, up to 39-40 degrees.
3. Necrotizing sclerosis. Helminthiasis, the pathogen is lanceolate. Under pathological conditions, the liver and gallbladder can also be damaged.

Parasites are widely spread around the world, posing a serious threat to livestock and humans.

Protozoa

The simplest parasites are single-celled pests. Some representatives are the oldest inhabitants on earth. Parasites can successfully adapt to new conditions and reproduce due to their simple structure. Pests can live in the skin or directly in the human body.

The movement of unicellular organisms can be carried out with the help of cilia, flagella and prosthetic feet. These types of parasites include:

1. Flagellates. They have an oval or pear-shaped body. The main difference is the presence of flagella. Their number can be 1-8. Parasites absorb food through the entire body surface. Infection can occur through insect bites, violations of personal hygiene rules, and sexual behavior.
2. Sporovich. They can live in different human organs. Nourishment, respiration, and release of waste products are carried out through the entire surface of the pest's body.
3. Infusorium. These are ciliary or sucking parasites. They live in fresh water and soil.
4. Sarcode. The parasite consists of one cell. If hygiene is insufficient, some sarcode species can live in human teeth.

Single-celled organisms can cause a variety of dangerous diseases, including malaria, amoebiasis, giardiasis, etc. Infections can be carried out through family contact, feces-oral methods, contaminated products, and infectious methods.

Protozoa-an infection caused by the activities of the simplest microorganisms in humans. Animals are also susceptible to disease. The pathology they cause also includes fungal infections.

In most cases, protozoa are brought to humans from animals. Moreover, they can enter through water, soil and between people.

Parasites

Ectoparasites are parasites that live on the surface of the body and external organs. They may be provocatives of skin diseases. In addition, ectoparasites carry various infections.

Exoparasites include:

1. Lice. It is a blood-sucking parasite. Oral organs easily pierce human skin. If necessary, lice can tolerate fasting for a few days. The lice can be body and head lice. Lice are a serious threat because they can carry infectious diseases.
2. Bloch. These are temporary ectoparasites. From people to animals and then back. Provides severe bite discomfort.
3. x is ticking. Unlike other ectoparasites, ticks are easy to get rid of. For this, vegetable oil or paraffin is used. The most important thing is to check the extracted tick marks. This will help ensure that he is not a carrier of the infection

Most commonly, ectoparasites infect animals, but human infections are also possible, such as ticks or lice. Pests feed on blood. They have a high reproduction rate.

Worms

Currently, experts have identified 280 worms. They can all survive and develop in the human body. It is wrong to think that helminthiasis occurs only in people from disadvantaged families. Worms can occur even among wealthy people who carefully monitor their hygiene.

Worms can be infected in many ways. Parasites can spread between animals, people, and contact with contaminated land. Worms most often appear in children. This is due to non-compliance with preventive measures.

The initial symptoms may not appear immediately. They can appear after 2-3 days or a few weeks. It all depends on which parasite has entered the body. Helminthiasis can be acute and chronic.

Classification of parasites

All parasites are divided into species. Large grouping by:

• Method of infection;
• Positioning method;
• Biological characteristics.

Each group has its own characteristics.

By localization type

Assign temporary, fixed and transitional forms of localization. In the first case, the parasite only lives in the owner at a certain stage of development. In a static state, harmful organisms continue to exist in the human body. The transient form is the period during which the parasite migrates to its habitat.

When treating, doctors must consider not only the form of the parasite, but also the place of residence. Pests are divided into 2 categories. Parasites that live on the skin are called ectoparasites. The pests that settle in the host are endoparasites.

Internal parasites are divided into two types-tissue parasites and abdominal organ parasites. There are also atypical forms. In this case, the pests are located in unusual places for them.

External parasites can be temporary or permanent. Those who take blood by biting are temporary. They can cause infection. The remaining parasites violate the integrity of the skin.

There are also intracellular pests. These include, for example, Plasmodium malaria.

Through infection method

Parasites can also be classified according to the method of infection. Distinguish the following penetration methods:

1. Contacts and family. In this case, parasites will infiltrate due to violations of hygiene and hygiene standards.
2. Manure mouth. In this case, the infection occurs through dirty hands and poor quality products.
3. Transmission track. Infection occurs through blood-sucking insects.
4. Activity path. This is the name of the infection method, in which the parasite reaches the owner in the larval stage.

Since there are many ways to enter, you can get parasites anywhere. Only preventive measures can reduce the risk of infection.

Through biological characteristics

According to biological characteristics, parasites are divided into two types-single-celled and multi-celled. The first group includes sporozoites, ciliates, flagellates, and tissue amoeba. The main method of infection is to ignore personal hygiene rules.

Worms, insects, and arachnids are often called multicellular parasites. For example, the danger of worm infection is that worms can damage tissues and internal organs.

The most common multicellular parasites are worms.

Multicellular parasites are more dangerous. They are known for their rapid reproduction speed and complex life cycle.

Where the parasites can be found

Some parasites can live in specific parts of the human body, while others can spread throughout the body. It is difficult to diagnose a parasitic infection.

Round worms mainly live in the digestive tract. Infection can occur if you eat unwashed food.

Parasites can be found under human skin. These representatives include Lista. When drinking raw water, harmful organisms enter the human body. Tourists traveling to the country of Rishta are often infected.

Internal organs are infected with flukes. They can live in the liver, pancreas, intestines, and biliary tract. The main source of infection is eating raw fish.

There are also tissue microorganisms. They can live in the spinal cord, muscles and connective tissues. The main source of infection is livestock.

There are also eye parasites. They can be round, flat, ring-shaped, and spiny. The main source of infection is poor heat treatment of fish or contact with infected animals.

Risk of parasitic infection to humans

Any parasitic infection requires emergency treatment. The earlier the treatment is started, the faster the pests can be dealt with and the fewer complications will occur.

Parasites in the human body can cause serious diseases:

1. Some pests can cause the development of acute colitis. If the patient has an ulcer, the condition will get worse. There may be blood in the stool, which is dangerous for the development of anemia. Treatment should be started as soon as possible.
2. Parasites can occupy the brain or liver. This situation is not only harmful to health, but also dangerous to the lives of patients. After infection, there is a risk of cyst formation.
3. Pests living in the intestines can damage its integrity. In addition, there is a risk of blocking.
4. Parasites are a major blow to the human immune system. Destruction of white blood cells and red blood cells occurs. This almost immediately affects a person's overall well-being.
5. Pests absorb nutrients from the human body. Suffering from thyroid disease, the risk of anemia increases. In addition, the condition of the hairline and nail plate deteriorated.
6. The body is poisoned by toxic ingredients. The waste products of parasites are toxic to humans. The more they are, the worse one's happiness. The risk of developing allergies, asthma and asthma attacks increases.

Parasites are especially dangerous to children. The infection becomes a lot of unpleasant symptoms. Children have poor appetite, weight loss, apathy and fatigue. Your toddler may cry often and become restless. Visible dark circles appear under the eyes.

The baby is in the growth phase, so getting enough nutrition is very important for him. If there are parasites in the body, this is impossible. The condition of the baby is getting worse every day. Children may seriously delay development.

The danger of parasites is that they can live in a person for months and years without discomfort in any way. During this time, he will be visibly weak and face the problem of insufficient nutrition. May be completely exhausted. Only timely treatment can prevent this situation.

Factors that cause infection

People are usually responsible for the emergence of worms. There are many factors that increase the likelihood of pests. These include:

Refuse to wash your hands before eating;
• Infected with dirty shoes;
• Ignore signs of worms in pets;
• Drink raw water;
• Eat unwashed fruits and vegetables;
• Poor heat treatment of meat and fish;
• often eat out;
• The immune system is weakened after taking powerful drugs.

The eggs of the parasite enter the intestine first. After that, they are absorbed into the blood, and the larvae are taken throughout the body.

Parasites spread the fastest in large groups of children. This is due to neglect of hygiene rules and too close contact.

Symptoms of parasites in the human body

It is important to know that sometimes parasites will not show up for a long time. Symptoms are usually very common and almost invisible at first.

The initial symptoms of internal parasites are rapid and unreasonable weight loss and an itchy sensation in the anus. Only through diagnosis can confirm whether there is a parasitic infection. Symptoms of infection usually include various neurological diseases and general weakness.

People with parasites lack vitamins. This leads to fatigue, severe drowsiness and constant apathy.

If pests live in the intestines, then digestive system problems are inevitable. Diarrhea may alternate with constipation. The right lower cartilage has an increased risk of gas formation and pain.

In the presence of parasites, human protection will be reduced. Due to poor immunity, there are risks of various infectious diseases.

One of the most obvious signs of parasites is the spontaneous appearance of allergic symptoms. In addition, allergic rhinitis or persistent dry cough may start to trouble.

Diagnosis of helminthiasis

Only after the diagnosis and confirmation of the presence of the worm, treatment can be continued. To ensure the presence of parasites, doctors use different diagnostic methods:

1. Macro. For him, the patient's stool is analyzed. A microscope or magnifying glass is used as additional equipment. This method is used to find pinworms or a worms.
2. Microscopic. For this purpose, a dense smear check is carried out, and then a further check is performed on a special film.
3. Immune. In this case, it is necessary to look for antibodies against specific types of worms in the blood. This method is used to search for a large number of different parasites.
4. Biopsy. The presence of worms is determined by examining muscle tissue.
5. Instrumental music. This type of method is used to determine how many internal organs and tissues are destroyed by parasites. These methods include ultrasound, X-ray, and computed tomography.

Treatment of parasitic infections

In order to eliminate parasites, you can prefer both drug methods and folk methods. It is best to combine them. In this case, the effect of treatment will be the most obvious and rapid.

The treatment is selected one by one. Taking into account all the characteristics of a particular patient, the doctor will choose the most effective treatment.

Folk remedies for human parasites

Traditional treatment methods are not more effective than drugs. Their main advantage is that they are completely safe for patients.

One of the best medicines is garlic juice. It contains phytoncide. They destroyed the pests in the body. The juice is taken 3 times a day. Start with 5 drops a day. The dose is gradually increased.

Another effective treatment is wormwood tin. Like garlic, it contains phytoncide. To prepare the medicine, mix 1 tablespoon of wormwood with 100 ml of alcohol. The drug persists for a week in a dark place. 3 times a day, 20 drops each time. Use before 20 minutes before meals.

It is best to add a lot of carrots and drink juice to your diet. It has an adverse effect on parasites. It is recommended to take 1 cup of fresh carrot juice 30 minutes before meals.

Herbal soup has a great effect on the body. To prepare the method to treat parasites, please mix 1 tablespoon/tbsp. Tansy, wormwood, poplar bark. Pour all the ingredients into a glass of water and boil. Take it after cooling down. 125 ml before meals, drink 3 times a day.

The main disadvantage of traditional therapy is that certain drugs can cause allergic reactions if they are intolerant to certain ingredients. In this case, you will have to reconsider your therapy and find a decoction or tincture that does not contain allergens in its ingredients.

There is another view that fighting a few parasites is enough to rethink your eating habits. In the menu, you need to add:

• Pumpkin seeds;
• Unprocessed fruits and vegetables;
• Coconut and pineapple;
• Chile;
• garlic;
• Various vegetable oils.

All these products have a negative impact on the activities of parasites.

Parasite drugs

Medication is more effective. The most important thing is to deliberately take all drugs. It is important to know that they are effective, so they can only be used after consulting a doctor in advance.

It is strictly forbidden to take worm drugs by yourself. Patients may only worsen their health due to the use of the wrong drugs under special circumstances.

Prevent human parasites

Preventing the emergence of parasitic microorganisms is easier than fighting against them in the future. Everyone should follow the existing safety measures. For this, it is recommended:

• Only use pure water to clean food and drinking water;
• Do not use other people’s personal hygiene products;
• Give animals antiparasitic drugs for prevention;
• Stop eating dirty fruits and vegetables;
• Stop eating raw fish.

Regular diagnosis is required to ensure that there are no harmful microorganisms. If preventive measures are taken, the risk of infection is minimal. It is especially important to ensure that children follow the recommendations. They are the main risk group.