@drabs90: 🪱 Parasites can live inside the human body without always causing obvious symptoms. Some stay in the intestines, while others can affect the liver, lungs, or surrounding tissues. This infographic highlights 5 common parasites and what they can do: 🔹 Tapeworm — lives mainly in the small intestine and absorbs nutrients from food. Certain Taenia solium infections can also cause cysticercosis when eggs are ingested. 🔹 Roundworm — can cause abdominal discomfort, intestinal blockage in heavy infections, and larvae may migrate through the lungs. 🔹 Liver fluke — can affect the liver and bile ducts, causing inflammation or obstruction. 🔹 Pinworm — commonly causes intense itching around the anus at night and can disturb sleep. 🔹 Hookworm — attaches to the intestinal wall and feeds on blood, potentially contributing to iron-deficiency anemia, fatigue, and weakness. ⚠️ Important: Symptoms can overlap with many other conditions, and having a symptom does not automatically mean you have a parasite. Proper diagnosis may require medical evaluation and appropriate laboratory testing. 💡 Save this post as a quick health reference and share it with someone who needs to know. Prevention includes good hand hygiene, safe drinking water, properly cooked food, and proper sanitation. 🩺 For educational purposes only. This does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Ideal for: - Medical students - Nursing students - Midwifery students - OB/GYN residents - NCLEX preparation 📚 Save this guide for quick revision and share it with classmates or colleagues who may find it useful. Disclaimer: This picture is for educational and health awareness purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical advice. This picture is for health awareness and educational purposes for midwives and medical students. For any medical advice, please consult your doctor ⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is intended for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. #HealthTips #MedicalEducation #HealthPH #health

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