Question 1

what is the definition or description of: parasite infections?

Accepted Answer

Parasite: Infection with a parasite (usually another member of the animal kingdom, such as worms or insect larvae, though some would lump protozoa into this category).

Question 2

please answer! what serious chronic diseases (besides parasite infections) can be passed through unsanitary food and eating utensils?

Accepted Answer

Salmonella: This can hang on for a while, though perhaps not as "chronic". The chronic parasite infections (hookworm, ascaris, strongyloides) might actually be more likely to get through your skin.

Question 3

do you know of any eye parasite infections common in brazil?

Accepted Answer

None common: There are rare cases in brazil.Of eye infestation related to parasites entering the body. All nematodes and ascariasis infestations have had a few cases reported in the eye.  Onchocerciasis has been found in brazil.  And the famous chagas disease can affect the eye with swelling and vision disturbance (romanas sign).  All are rare and are an accident of infection elsewhere in the body.

Question 4

can a worm or parasites infection cause anemia?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Worms can attach to the intestinal wall and can cause bleeding.

Question 5

which investigation may be the best to start with to find the cause for my yellowish stools ? stools test, lab test or imaging test ? as a short note, i did has a parasite infection 3 years ago with pinworms, but i fixed it with albendazol?

Accepted Answer

: Yellowish stool is not abnormal. 
Visit this site for information: Visit this site for abnormal colored stool:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/stool-color/expert-answers/faq-20058080
Wish you good health!

Question 6

i have gastritis(neg. for h pylori)& takin ppi. careful w diet. gastro didnt give me any info what caused it and i'm afraid once i stop the ppi it'll recur. had lots of parasites and bact infectns.(livin abroad) anydiethelp or reasn y i got gastritis?

Accepted Answer

: Gastritis is a non-specific label for any irritation of the stomach inner lining. This can be triggered by diet, chemical ingestion (ethanol), spices, bacteria and many viruses. PPI's can reduce the acid production in the inner stomach lining giving it a chance to heal in a milder environment. Thinking over what was in your diet or illnesses to which you were exposed may identify a cause.

Question 7

is parasite infection infectious, is it spreadable?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Some parasitic infections can be passed from person to person. The most common way this occurs is when food that has been prepared by someone with an infection is eaten.

Question 8

what are the infections or parasites found most often in nursing homes?

Accepted Answer

Infections nursing h: The most frequent infections in the nursing home are those in the urine, lungs and skin.

Question 9

what infection or disease can be (or have) the same symptoms as intestinal parasites? and what can be mistaken as intestinal parasites?

Accepted Answer

Normalcy: Your symptoms do not suggest intestinal parasites.  Vegetable material seen in stool samples are off mistaken as parasites.

Question 10

what type of doctor should i see if i suspect i have a parasite infection?

Accepted Answer

An infectious: disease specialist would be a good choice - but your personal doctor may assess at well.

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Which investigation may be the best to start with to find the cause for my yellowish stools ? stools test, lab test or imaging test ? as a short note, i did has a parasite infection 3 years ago with pinworms, but i fixed it with albendazol?

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I have gastritis(neg. for h pylori)& takin ppi. careful w diet. gastro didnt give me any info what caused it and i'm afraid once i stop the ppi it'll recur. had lots of parasites and bact infectns.(livin abroad) anydiethelp or reasn y i got gastritis?

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Is parasite infection infectious, is it spreadable?

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What are the infections or parasites found most often in nursing homes?

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What infection or disease can be (or have) the same symptoms as intestinal parasites? and what can be mistaken as intestinal parasites?

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What type of doctor should i see if i suspect i have a parasite infection?

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