Parasites
Name two types of parasites
Protozoans, Helminths, Ectoparasites
What is one of the four ways to get parasites?
Bad hygiene, consuming contaminated food or water, being in an area with parasites, contaminated bug bites
What is a parasite?
A parasite is an organism that lives on or in a host and uses their resources to survive and grow
What are the three ways to diagnose a parasite?
Stool test, blood test, getting imaging done by a doctor
How are parasites treated?
Shampoos or Skin treatments, Antibiotic or Antiparasitic drugs
Can parasites live outside a host?
Yes
What do ectoparasites do?
Act as vectors(transferring diseases from person to person)
Name a helminth
Fluke, Tapeworm, Roundworm
What types of parasite is an amoeba?
Protozoan