Diseases Caused by Parasitic helminths Worms: Parasitic helminths are a group of worms that live and feed on the host organisms. They can cause a range of diseases in humans, including intestinal infections, lymphatic filariasis, and schistosomiasis, among others. Helminths can enter the human body through contaminated food, water, or soil and can survive and multiply in the host’s body for many years. In some cases, they can also cause long-term health problems. Treatment for helminth infections typically involves the use of anti-parasitic drugs. Preventive measures include improving hygiene, sanitary conditions, and access to clean water, as well as properly cooking food.

Diseases Caused by Parasitic helminths Worms

Helminths are parasitic worms that can cause various diseases in humans, including:

• Ascariasis: caused by Ascaris lumbricoides, a type of roundworm.

• Hookworm disease: caused by two species of hookworms, Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus.
• Whipworm infection: caused by the parasite Trichuris trichiura.
• Schistosomiasis: caused by several species of flatworms of the genus Schistosoma.
• Filariasis: caused by several species of roundworms of the genus Wuchereria and Brugia.
• Taeniasis: caused by the tapeworm Taenia saginata and Taenia solium.

• Hydatid disease: caused by the tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus.

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