Some of the most dangerous Parasites are here.
The Parasite,Cymothoidae enters fish through the gills, attaches itself at the base of the fish’s tongue.
It extracts blood through its front claws, causing the tongue to atrophy from lack of blood.
It replaces the fish’s tongue by attaching its own body to the muscles at the tongue’s stub.
They are not harmful to humans but they can bite.
The Eye Worm found in India and Africa enters the Human Body through the bite of the Deer Fly and enters the subcutaneous region.
Itching begins and one would find the worm wriggling in the Eyes
It causes Joint pain and may even cause death.
Guinea Worm.
This parasite enters the Human body through the drinking of contaminated Water.
Usually it enters through the leg or foot.
It is very painful and the worm emerges .
To reduce the burning sensation, people keep their feet in water where the female releases more eggs into the water thus contaminating water further
Source: oddee.com
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