Endoparasites
Endoparasites
Endoparasites (pronunciation: /ˌɛndoʊˈpærəsaɪts/) are organisms that live inside the body of another organism, known as the host. The term is derived from the Greek words "endo," meaning "within," and "parasitos," meaning "one who eats at the table of another."
Endoparasites are a type of parasite that can cause a variety of diseases in their hosts. They can be classified into two main groups: protozoan endoparasites and helminthic endoparasites.
Protozoan endoparasites are single-celled organisms that can cause diseases such as malaria, giardiasis, and toxoplasmosis. Helminthic endoparasites are multicellular organisms, often referred to as worms, and can cause diseases such as schistosomiasis, ascariasis, and trichinosis.
Endoparasites have complex life cycles that often involve multiple hosts and stages of development. They can be transmitted in various ways, including through contaminated food or water, insect bites, or direct contact with an infected host.
The study of endoparasites and the diseases they cause is known as parasitology. Treatment for endoparasitic infections typically involves antiparasitic medications.
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References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Endoparasites
- Wikipedia's article - Endoparasites
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