Diagnosis of Parasitic Diseases
Many kinds of lab tests are available to diagnose parasitic diseases. The kind of test(s) your health care provider will order will be based on your signs and symptoms, any other medical conditions you may have, and your travel history. Diagnosis ... [... more]
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Parasitic Diseases
CDC's Washington office Website is featuring CDC's Health Swimming program on its CDC at Work section. The story describes CDC's initiative to produce a national model pool code to ensure healthy swimming for all Americans. The story highlights ... [... more]
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Injury and Chronic Disease
Swimming is a fun, active, and healthy way to spend leisure time. However, in the past two CDC's Healthy Swimming program offers information and resources to raise awareness Where are RWIs found? How are RWIs spread? Why doesn't chlorine kill ... [... more]
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Why is handwashing important?
Remember Ignaz Semmelweis? Of course you don't. But you're in his debt nonetheless, because it was Dr. Semmelweis who first demonstrated over a hundred years ago that routine handwashing can prevent the spread of disease. Because the students ... [... more]
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Division of Parasitic Diseases - Amebiasis Fact Sheet
I am going to travel to a country that has poor sanitary conditions. What should I eat and drink there so I will not become infected with Should I be concerned about spreading infection to the rest of my household? Amebiasis (am-e-BI-a-sis) is a ... [... more]
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Baylisascaris Infection
Learn about Baylisascaris and its public health significance. [... more]
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Blastocystis hominis Infection
Shoud I be concerned about spreading infection to the rest of my household? Watery or loose stools, diarrhea, abdominal pain, anal itching, weight loss, and excess gas have all been reported in persons with Blastocystis infection. Many people ... [... more]
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Cyclospora Infection
Learn about Cyclospora infection and its public health significance. I am allergic to sulfa drugs; is there another drug I can take? People of all ages are at risk for infection. Persons living or traveling in tropical or subtropical regions may ... [... more]
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Dientamoeba fragilis Infection
Learn about Dientamoeba fragilis and its public health significance. Many infected people do not have any symptoms. The most common symptoms are diarrhea, stomach pain, and stomach cramping. Loss of appetite and weight, nausea, and fatigue also ... [... more]
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Toxocariasis
Toxocariasis is a zoonotic (animal to human) infection caused by the parasitic roundworms commonly found in the intestine of dogs (Toxocara canis) and cats (T. cati). Toxocara infections can cause OLM, an eye disease that can cause blindness. OLM ... [... more]
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Pre- and Post-travel General Health Recommendations
To avoid illness, travelers should be advised to select food with care. All raw food is subject to contamination. Particularly in areas where hygiene and sanitation are inadequate, the traveler should be advised to avoid salads, uncooked ... [... more]
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