“Diseases Caused By Common Intestinal Protozoa of Humans: Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment, a Review of Literature”
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS) - Year 2018, Vol 13, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: In the world there are plenty of parasites such as intestinal parasites and freshwater parasites. Protozoa is one of the most well-known intestinal parasites; which also lives in humans’ intestine. Those which survive in the guts of humans can cause severe and serious disease. These protozoa are like amoeba, flagellates, ciliates and coccidians. Objective: This article was aimed to evaluate the diseases caused by the common intestinal protozoa of humans and their symptoms, prevention & treatment. Methods:Survey of different literatures on the topic. Results: Toxoplasmosis, leishmaniasis and dysentery were the most common diseases caused by intestinal parasites. Conclusion: Concerned organizations like WHO and UNFDP have to emphasize in preventive and curative aspects of the intestinal parasites.
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Selah Jimie, Idris Mohammed
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