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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for parasitosis
  1. Parasitic Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... water, a bug bite, or sexual contact. Some parasitic diseases are easily treated and some are not. Parasites ... can be seen with the naked eye. Some parasitic diseases occur in the United States. Contaminated water supplies ...
  2. Leishmaniasis (National Library of Medicine)  
    Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease spread by the bite of infected sand flies. There are several different forms of leishmaniasis. The most common are ...
  3. Chagas Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is Chagas disease? Chagas disease, or American trypanosomiasis, is an illness that can cause serious heart and stomach problems. It is caused by ...
  4. Giardia Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    Giardiasis is an illness caused by a parasite called Giardia intestinalis. It lives in soil, food, and water. It may also be on surfaces that have been contaminated ...
  5. Mosquito Bites (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... is rare in the United States. Malaria, a parasitic disease that causes serious symptoms such as high fevers, ...
  6. Skin Conditions (National Library of Medicine)  
    What does your skin do? Your skin is your body's largest organ. It covers the entire outside of your body. There are many ways that your skin protects ...