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  1. About Parasites | Parasites | CDC

    Nov 14, 2024 · 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 can cause disease in humans: …

  2. What Causes Parasitic Diseases | Parasites | CDC

    Jul 12, 2024 · Animals (Zoonotic) Pets can carry parasites and pass parasites to people. Proper handwashing can greatly reduce risk. A zoonotic disease is a disease spread between animals and …

  3. Parasites | Parasites | CDC

    A parasite is an organism that lives on or inside another organism, often called a host.

  4. What to Do When You Think You Have a Parasitic Disease

    Apr 10, 2024 · What kind of doctor should I see? Choosing a doctor can be confusing. There are many medical specialties, all of which require different training, experience, and expertise. To help you find …

  5. Clinical Overview of Parasitic Diseases | Parasites | CDC

    Oct 28, 2024 · CDC offers a number of services for health professionals including clinical management advice for suspected or confirmed parasitic diseases cases, pre- and post-travel evaluation, …

  6. Women and Parasites | Parasites | CDC

    Jun 17, 2024 · Infection with a number of parasites can lead to unique consequences for women.

  7. Diagnosis of Parasitic Diseases | Parasites | CDC

    Apr 9, 2024 · Many kinds of lab tests are available to diagnose parasitic diseases. The kind of test (s) your health care provider will order will be based on your signs and symptoms, any other medical …

  8. CDC - DPDx - Parasites A-Z Index

    Parasites A-Z Index of Parasitic Names DPDx is an educational resource designed for health professionals and laboratory scientists. For an overview including ...

  9. Baylisascariasis (Raccoon Roundworm Infection) in Two ...

    Jul 31, 2025 · Summary What is already known about this topic? Baylisascaris procyonis, a roundworm parasite commonly found in raccoons, can cause baylisascariasis, a potentially severe disease in …

  10. CDC - DPDx - Malaria

    Clinical Presentation The symptoms of uncomplicated malaria can be rather non-specific and the diagnosis can be missed if health providers are not alert to the possibility of this disease. Since …