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… of red blood cells that are infected (parasite density) and what type of parasites … red blood cells infected by the Plasmodium parasite (density) is determined. Treatment may … Percentage of red blood cells infected (parasite density), not the number of parasites. …
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56 Who is at higher risk from waterborne infections? People with very weak immune systems are at higher risk of certain waterborne diseases. This includes those with: HIV infection who have a CD4+ …
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… worldwide. The infection is caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii . It infects … person’s immune system usually prevents the parasite from causing disease. Those who do get … can become infected with Toxoplasma . The parasite enters the muscles of a bird or animal …
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… with parasites bites you and transfers the parasite to you. You can't get malaria just by … age, general health, and the kind of malaria parasite that you have. In rare cases, malaria … also help a doctor see what type of malaria parasite you have and how many parasites are in …
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Conditions Basics What is swimmer's itch? Swimmer's itch is a rash caused by an allergic reaction to the larvae of certain parasites. The parasites can get under your skin when you swim in freshwater …
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… is spread through the "fecal-oral" route. Parasite eggs are shed in the stool of infected … by eating contaminated food or water. The parasite is not spread directly from person to person. The parasite does not exist normally in B.C. or …
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… a bite by an infected mosquito. The malaria parasite is found in the red blood cells of an … a bite by an infected mosquito. The malaria parasite is found in the red blood cells of an …
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Test Overview A stool analysis is a series of tests done on a stool (feces) sample to help diagnose certain conditions affecting the digestive tract . These conditions can include infection (such as …
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… infected with Toxoplasma by swallowing the parasite after contact with an infected cat’s … infected with Toxoplasma by swallowing the parasite after contact with an infected cat’s …
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… an infection of the intestines caused by the parasite Giardia lamblia . The illness is also … contact. After a person is exposed to the parasite, it usually takes 7 to 14 days for the … your doctor will test your stool for the parasite that causes the infection. Your doctor …
