Parasitosis

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Parasitosis or parasitic diseases are infectious diseases and infestations that are not caused by:

  • viruses
  • Bacteria
  • Mushrooms

can be triggered.

Triggers are other highly-developed creatures that parasitize on the hosts. Parasites can. These include:

  • unicellular protozoa
    • amoebas
    • Trypanosomes
    • Leishmania
  • Worms (helminths)
    • Schistosomes
    • Cercaria
    • Nematodes

Among the parasitoses, skin diseases caused by arthropods are called epizoonoses. Epizoonoses include:

  • lice
  • Fleas
  • Arachnids
    • Mites
    • Spiders
    • Ticks
  • Flying

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Please ask your physician for a reliable diagnosis. This website is only meant as a reference.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020