Parasitic infection

Giardiasis

April 15, 2023Digestive system

Giardiasis, or beaver fever, is a parasitic infection of the digestive system. It is one of the most common causes of water borne disease. Giardia infection is caused by a microscopic parasite that is found worldwide, especially in areas with poor sanitation and unsafe water. Giardia infections usually clear up within a few weeks. But you […]

Elephantiasis

January 1, 2022Articles

Elephantiasis is a tropical disease caused by parasitic worms that are spread through mosquito bites. The skin gets thick and hard, resembling an elephant’s skin.Although medically known as lymphatic filariasis, the term elephantiasis is commonly used because symptoms include swelling and enlargement of the scrotum, breast, arms and legs. It’s more common in tropical and […]