Amoebiasis is an infection of the intestines caused by a microscopic parasite called Entamoeba histolytica. The infection spreads when people consume food or water contaminated with tiny parasite cysts, usually due to poor sanitation or contact with infected feces. It is most common in tropical and subtropical regions where access to clean water and proper … Read more
Giardiasis is an intestinal infection caused by a tiny parasite called Giardia duodenalis (also known as Giardia lamblia or Giardia intestinalis). It is one of the most common parasitic infections worldwide, with hundreds of millions of people affected each year. The parasite spreads when people swallow its hardy “cysts” (a protective form that survives outside … Read more
Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes (Phillips, 2017). It is a major public health problem worldwide, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa where it is responsible for a significant proportion of morbidity and mortality. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there … Read more