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Parasite Symptoms: What To Look For

Common causes of parasite symptoms in humans

A parasitic infection can be a serious, even life-threatening issue. A parasite is any organism that lives on or in another organism, feeding off its host to sustain itself. Parasites can sap energy and nutrients from the host, leaving behind waste products that are toxic, and sometimes deadly. Parasite symptoms, particularly for intestinal parasites, are broad and sometimes difficult to assess.