Mar 18, 2024 · Intestinal worms are small organisms that can live in the gut. They can enter the body through contaminated foods, drinks, and soil.

Nov 10, 2024 · Don’t panic—intestinal worms are pretty easy to detect on your own. We’ll help you recognize some of the most common symptoms of a worm infestation, as well as the typical warning …

Feb 23, 2024 · Intestinal parasites include worms and one-celled organisms that rely on human hosts (their guts in particular) to hatch, grow and thrive. They spread when an unsuspecting host …

May 4, 2023 · Parasitic worms live in and feed off living hosts. Learn about parasitic worms in humans, transmission, treatment, how to avoid being a host, and more.

Sep 11, 2025 · Intestinal worms often lead to gastrointestinal symptoms, like diarrhea, because they live in your digestive tract. 1 Other symptoms, such as a skin rash or problems breathing, also can occur, …

Jul 20, 2025 · Parasitic worms, or helminths, are multicellular organisms that live within and derive nourishment from a host. These organisms represent a global health concern, impacting humans …

Nov 17, 2025 · Which Parasites Can Affect Humans? Three main types of parasites infect humans: protozoa, helminths, and ectoparasites. Each has a unique way of spreading, multiplying, and …

Dec 9, 2025 · Understanding what worms can live inside you is paramount to preventing and treating these infections. While the thought of harboring a worm might be unsettling, knowing the types, …

Nov 14, 2024 · There are three main classes of parasites that can cause disease in humans: protozoa, helminths, and ectoparasites. Protozoa are microscopic, one-celled organisms that can be free-living …

Sep 3, 2024 · Worms (aka helminths) are a common parasite. There are several types of worms that infect and feed on people. Some worms that people get can grow to be really big --more than 3 feet …