A-Z Index Parasitic Diseases A–Z Index: More information about specific parasites

Nov 14, 2024 · About Parasites Key points A parasite is an organism that lives on or in a host organism and gets its food from or at the expense of its host. There are three main classes of parasites that …

Jul 12, 2024 · Pets can carry and pass parasites to people. Some dog and cat parasites can infect people. Young animals, such as puppies and kittens, are more likely to be infected with roundworms …

Oct 28, 2024 · Information about risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and control of parasitic diseases is available on CDC's Parasites website. Parasitic Diseases Hotline/Clinical Consult …

Apr 10, 2024 · Some are common and some are very rare, found only in travelers or immigrants from areas where the parasites are common. Diagnosis is sometimes difficult and may require a specialist.

Jan 21, 2025 · A-Z Index of Parasitic Diseases At a glance Parasitic Diseases A–Z Index: More information about specific parasites

DPDx is an educational resource designed for health professionals and laboratory scientists. For an overview including prevention, control, and treatment visit www.cdc.gov/parasites/.

2000 Antigenic Variation in Vector-Borne Pathogens Alan G. Barbour et al. Volume 6, Number 5—October 2000 Rhinosporidium seeberi: A Human Pathogen from a Novel Group of Aquatic …

Apr 9, 2024 · Is it true that labs in the United States cannot diagnose parasites? No. Labs throughout the United States are qualified to diagnose parasitic infections. Some labs have more experience than …

Jun 17, 2024 · Women with young children and children in day care are more likely to be exposed to parasites that cause diarrhea such as Giardia intestinalis and Cryptosporidium spp., ectoparasites …