Parasites Parasites that infect the human body

Pinworm This is very common in young children it is usually transmitted from child to child The main symptom is anal itching

Amoebic Dysentery This is caused by entamoebia histolytica Also known as travelers diarrhea Caused by contaminated drinking water and if untreated can lead to severe dehydration

Tapeworms Beef, pork, fish, are three common tapeworms All live in your intestines and steal your nutrients All come from improperly cooked or contaminated meats

Hookworm Found in contaminated soil Walking barefoot increases risk of infection

Deer tick- Lyme Disease Ticks bite the victim Symptoms are a red spot, and flu-like conditions

Trichomomas A parasitic std Also known as vaginitis Causes foul smelling discharge Estimated 8 million new cases in the U.S. each year

Elephantiasis Causes swelling in various parts of the body usually the lymph nodes

Elephantiasis Transmitted by mosquitoes