Doenças Infecciosas Clínicas e Prática

Abstrato

Parasitic Diseases Understanding the Invisible Threat

Haruki Aoi

Parasitic diseases represent a significant global health challenge, affecting millions of people, particularly in resource-limited regions. These diseases are caused by a diverse range of parasites, including protozoa, helminths, and arthropods, each with unique life cycles and modes of transmission. This abstract provides an overview of the major parasitic diseases, highlighting their impact on human health, the mechanisms of transmission, and ongoing efforts for prevention and control. Protozoan parasites, such as Plasmodium spp. causing malaria and Trypanosoma spp.