- E. coli.
- Giardia.
- Tapeworm.
- Toxoplasma gondii.
- Ascaris.
- Cryptosporidium.
- Fish flukes or flatworms.
- Pinworms.
What are the 6 parasites?
- Giardia intestinalis. AJC1.
- Guinea worm. Now on the retreat.
- Filarial worm. Marc Perkins OCC Biology Department.
- Elephantiasis.
- Better near your hands - where you can see them.
- Jigger lesions.
What are examples of parasites?
A few examples of parasites are tapeworms, fleas, and barnacles. Tapeworms are segmented flatworms that attach themselves to the insides of the intestines of animals such as cows, pigs, and humans. They get food by eating the host's partly digested food, depriving the host of nutrients.
What is the most common parasite in the world?
Leishmania spp. worldwide: one of the most common human parasites; estimated to infect between 30–50% of the global population.
What are the 3 most common parasites?
There are three main classes of parasites that can cause disease in humans: protozoa, helminths, and ectoparasites.
Some people think of parasitic infections, like malaria, as occurring only in developing countries or in tropical areas, but parasitic infections exist in North America as well. The most common ones found in North America include Giardia infections (through contaminated water) and toxoplasmosis (spread by cats).
What are the 4 types of parasites?
- Protozoa: Examples include the single-celled organism known as Plasmodium. A protozoa can only multiply, or divide, within the host.
- Helminths: These are worm parasites. Schistosomiasis is caused by a helminth.
- Ectoparasites: These live on, rather than in their hosts. They include lice and fleas.