Human Parasites: Most Common Culprits
 Human parasites are organisms that use humans as hosts in order to live and reproduce, and are most commonly contracted through food, drink, insect bites, and injuries. Human parasites cause harm to people because, in most cases, they rob their host of nutrients, destroy tissue, and produce toxic waste.
Some of the most common human parasites that cause health problems for people include:
- Parasitic worms
- Pinworms
- Hookworms
- Roundworms
- Tapeworms
- Liver flukes
- Parasitic Protozoa
- Giardia lamblia
- Entamoeba histolytica
- Cryptosporidium
- Toxoplasma gondii
These are just a few of the parasites that are more frequently reported in humans. Symptoms of parasites in humans vary based on the type and location of the parasites, but the most common complains are digestive problems since the most common parasites are often intestinal worms.
Human parasite treatments also vary depending on the infection. If you suspect you have contracted human parasites, it is important to speak with an experienced health care provider who can provide a proper diagnosis and recommend treatment that will provide you relief from these troublesome creatures. |
