Human Intestinal Parasites
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: ABSTRACT: Intestinal parasites are a common health problem worldwide. It is a group of diverse organisms that constitute an important etiological factor of various diseases of the digestive system. Diseases caused by these organisms can lead to serious complications, including death. The following work describes the most important species of parasites that can be infected by humans living in the tropics. These include protozoa, flat worms (tapeworms and flukes) and nematodes. This study also describes the symptoms of diseases caused by these parasites and information on the epidemiology, prevention and control of the most important species of intestinal parasites. Keywords: Intestinal parasites, parasitic diseases, prevention, eradication
Authors: Anna SZCZUDŁO, Łukasz LIS, Izabela WIERZBICKA, Dorian KOMAR, Gabriela KWIEK, Edward HADAŚ
Institution: Poznan University of Medical Sciences
Language: English
Subfield: Parasitology
Field: Immunology and Microbiology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7111264062
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