Question 1

which insect bites in the u.s. have parasites like they do in africa?

Accepted Answer

Parasites: Cockroaches frequently feed on human feces, and therefore they can disseminate cysts of enteric protozoans in the environment if such feces are contaminated (7, 16, 24, 25, 30, 31, 32). The important epidemiological role of cockroaches in transmission of intestinal entamoeba histolytica-associated amoebiasis was demonstrated in 1971 (25) and in giardiasis in 1981 (16).

Question 2

i have some kinda parasite in my scalp i got video and pics of it s scared 2 go in person can i send to you see what you think?

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Question 3

are all parasites bad?

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Usually yes: A parasite by definition gets needed food or support at the expense of the host.  This is different from symbiotic relationship where two organisms each benefit (see lichen for an example).

Question 4

whats good for sinuses?

Accepted Answer

Nasal steroids: Nasal steroids are generally a good place to start, as the treat all kinds of inflammatory sinus disease(allergic and non-allergic). Antihistamines help if there is an allergic component, as do oral decongestants. An evaluation by an otolaryngologist is always helpful to look for causes.

Question 5

where are your sinuses at?

Accepted Answer

Face: Sinuses are in you face some in your forehead some around your nose and check 
They are all connected to the oral cavity for proper drainage they could get congested,infected,plugged either from allergy,viruses,or bacteria

Question 6

how to determine if i have parasites?

Accepted Answer

Stool sample: If you are referring to intestinal parasites, you submit stool samples to the lab for  ova and parasite (o&p) exam.

Question 7

what to do if i think i have parasites !!?

Accepted Answer

Seek: medical evaluation. Parasitic infections should be treated.

Question 8

parasites? tapeworms? help!

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: For most parasitic and worm infestations, there are medications that can kill the parasite/worm. You shouldn't wait because the infection can cause serious problems if the parasite/worm itself doesn't.

Question 9

could someone get parasites from slugs?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Snails and slugs get infected by ingesting Angiostrongylus cantonensis larvae. So have you been eating slugs recently?

Question 10

sinuses making me nauseous! what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Suggestions: Migraines are often confused with sinus headaches one of the symptoms being nausea.  In some with significant swallowed sinus secretions there can be nausea so need to decrease volume.  Also sense of post nasal drainage can be from acid reflux treated with antacids.

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Which insect bites in the u.s. have parasites like they do in africa?

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I have some kinda parasite in my scalp i got video and pics of it s scared 2 go in person can i send to you see what you think?

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Are all parasites bad?

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Whats good for sinuses?

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Where are your sinuses at?

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How to determine if i have parasites?

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What to do if i think i have parasites !!?

A member asked:

Parasites? tapeworms? help!

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Could someone get parasites from slugs?

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Sinuses making me nauseous! what should i do?

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