Exploring the World of Parasites

Guilherme C. Lechuga, Salvatore Giovanni De-Simone

• Publisher: IntechOpen
• Year: 2025
• eBook ISBN:
  9781836343554
• Print ISBN:
  9781836343561
• Topic: Medicine

The world of parasites is as fascinating as it is intricate, revealing a hidden realm where survival depends on extraordinary adaptations and complex interactions. Parasites, organisms that live on or within a host organism to obtain nutrients, have existed for millions of years, shaping ecosystems and influencing the evolution of their hosts. While often associated with disease, parasites also play vital roles in ecosystems. They help regulate populations of other organisms, contributing to biodiversity. For instance, parasitic infections can prevent dominant species from overwhelming others, thus maintaining balance within communities. However, their impact on human and animal health is significant, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions where parasitic diseases remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. The study of parasites, parasitology, has advanced significantly over the years, providing insights into their biology, host interactions, and control methods.

Table of contents

• Exploring the World of Parasites
• Contents
• Preface
• Chapter1 Host Manipulation by Parasites
• Chapter2 Epidemiology of Urinary Bilharziasis inTaabo, South-Central Côte d’Ivoire
• Chapter3 An Update on the Control of Fasciolosis: Traditional and Alternative Treatments and Possible Future Approaches
• Chapter4 Evolutionary Lineage of Invasive Anisakidae of Zoonotic Significance under Environmental Influence
• Chapter5 Amyloodiniosis in Semi-Intensive Aquaculture
• Chapter6 Mass Production and Field Application of Some Parasitoids in Egypt
• Chapter7 From Helminths to Blastocystis: Intestinal Parasite Prevalence among Children of NortheastTexas
• Chapter8 Understanding the Diagnosing of Canine Ehrlichiosis: A Comprehensive Review
• Chapter9 Aqueous Affairs of Red Blood Cell: VariationsThat Alter Parasite Growth