Articles of category "Parasitic infectious diseases"

Parasites are considered to be the organisms living on or inside the human body and compete with human host cells for nutrients. Parasites types range in size from microscopic amoebas and large intestinal worms. Ectoparasites are found on external human body surfaces (skin, gills and fins), while endoparasites live in internal tissues and human body organs.

Parasites diseases can be caused by any type of parasite: either by protozoans (single-celled and tiny organisms) or by helminthes (larger, multi-cellular worms). Among the most common parasites diseases scientists indicate malaria and pediculosis. The article will give you the most important information about these diseases, their causes and symptoms.