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Anisakis sp.
Anisakiasis is caused by nematodes which invade the stomach or intestines of humans. It is commonly spread by eating raw or undercooked seafood.
Baylisascaris procyonis
Baylisascaris, also termed the raccoon roundworm causes rare but serious cases of neurologic and ocular disease in humans.
Cryptosporidium spp.
Cryptosporidiosis is caused by protozoan parasites which manifest diarrheal diseases in humans.
Cyclospora cayetanensis
Cyclospora is a single-cell parasite which infects in the intestines causing diarrheal illness in humans.
Diphyllobothrium spp.
Diphyllobothrium is a tapeworm which is spread through the consumption of raw or undercooked seafoods.
Echinococcus granulosus
E. granulosus is a parasite which causes cystic echinococciasis.
Echinococcus multilocularis
E. multilocularis is a parasite which causes alveolar echinococciasis.
Entamoeba histolytica
E. histolytica is a water contaminating parasite which leads to diarrheal diseases in humans.
Giardia duodenalis
Giardiasis is a common waterborne-infection which causes intestinal illness in those infected.
Pseudoterranova spp.
Pseudoterranova is a nematode parasite which can be aquired by consuming undercooked seal or fish.
Toxoplasma gondii
Toxoplasmosis is caused by a single-cellular protozoan parasite spread by felines.
Cercarial dermatitis
Cercarial dermatitis is the physiological allergic skin response to incoming parasites of birds and other mammals.