Question 1

any type parasite that looks like a whip worm besides a whip worm adults in usa can get or have ? and causes ?

Accepted Answer

: There are several types of parasites that can be found in stool. A fresh specimen brought to a laboratory can be checked for eggs and parasites to set your mind at ease. Discuss with your MD as the lab needs a physician's order.

Question 2

what type of parasites are common in the australia?

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Her is the list: It is not easy to answer this question, because parasites are all over the world , some are more prevalent in  cretin area than, i include the list of the whole world, so you find out which more prevalent in australia.

Question 3

what type of parasites are common in the middle east?

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Schistosomiasis: Leismania common  and schistosomiasis common in egypt.

Question 4

what type of parasites are common in the eastern united states?

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Few: Parasites are uncommon but include fish tapeworms from sushi and the like, hookworms, histoplasmosis, toxoplasmosis, and less commonly tapeworms and roundworms.  Food should come from a safe source, be cooked properly and precautions taken out of doors for parasites entering bare feet and from animals excreta.

Question 5

what type of parasites are common in the western united states?

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Ameba: Amebic parasites are one. These are especially found in fresh water lakes in areas that are stagnant.

Question 6

what type of parasites are common in the southern united states?

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Human parasites: The following human parasites can be found  in the southern states but are also found world wide.  Parasites include pork tapeworm(taenia solium)which cause human cysticercosis, roundworms(ascaris lumbricoides), hookworms(ancylostoma duodenale and necator americanis), whipworm(trichuris trichiura), pinworm(enterobius vermicularis).

Question 7

what type of parasites are common in the midwestern united states?

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Few and far between: Parasites almost never affect the eye. Water and soil based parasites are usually found only in areas of poor hygeine or with inadequate waste disposal.

Question 8

what type of parasites are common in the africa?

Accepted Answer

Parasites in africa: Developing countries have higher share because of poor sanitation like trypanosoma and filaria worm among others.

Question 9

what type of parasites are common in the europe?

Accepted Answer

Same as here: Parasites in Europe are pretty much the same as in the US since the climate is comparable. For the entire list, you can research the web or the Centers for Disease Control web site, www.cdc.gov.

Question 10

what type of parasites are common in the hawaii?

Accepted Answer

Several: Taenia--toxoplasma, trichinella and a lot others like hook worm, round worm.

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