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How do you get a parasite?

Updated: 8/10/2023
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There are actually many ways to get a parasite. Direct from Host to Host over

airborne infections , oral, fecal-oral, sexual, sexual-oral, contact, vertical (mother to child) or indirect over vectors (mosquitos, fleas, lice...)

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Different parasites are transmitted to humans by many different methods. Some are in the air that we breath, carried on the wind along with other dust particles. Others are carried by our pets. Dogs, cats, birds, and even fish have parasites that can and do infect humans. Another source of parasites is the foods that we eat, including beef, pork, poultry, fish, and even fresh vegetables and fruits. Contaminated water, even the chlorinated water that comes from the faucet can harbor certain parasites and outbreaks of illness do occur. Other parasites are spread by mosquitos, flies, fleas, and other insects. Some types of worms are reported to be able to jump from the ground to your ankles and bore into your skin. Some parasites live in wet grass, mud puddles, or other standing water and can penetrate bare skin.

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you get intestinal worms because if you use the bathroom and you get it bye poop or pee they come out

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Go to a very strange pet shop :)

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