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Parasitic Infection

A parasitic infection occurs when a parasite, an organism that lives on or within a host and derives nourishment at the host's expense, invades the body and may cause disease. Parasites of medical and veterinary importance include protozoa, such as intestinal amoebae and flagellates, and helminths, such as roundworm…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 61× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2690-6759 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

A parasitic infection occurs when a parasite, an organism that lives on or within a host and derives nourishment at the host's expense, invades the body and may cause disease. Parasites of medical and veterinary importance include protozoa, such as intestinal amoebae and flagellates, and helminths, such as roundworms, tapeworms, and flukes. Infections range from asymptomatic to severe and frequently affect the gastrointestinal tract, though they can also involve the blood, liver, skin, and other tissues. Transmission often occurs through contaminated food or water, soil, or contact with animals, and the burden falls heavily on children and on communities with limited sanitation, making parasitic infections a significant public-health concern in many regions. Research published in this journal emphasizes the epidemiology of parasitic disease, particularly the prevalence and risk factors of intestinal helminth and protozoan infections among schoolchildren and hospital populations, and their consequences for nutrition and hematological status. Veterinary and zoonotic dimensions are also represented, including gastrointestinal parasites in cattle, sheep, and goats, fasciolosis, and the potential for animals such as pigeons to transmit human parasites. Additional work addresses schistosomiasis and the interaction between parasitic and bacterial infections in diagnosis. Recurring themes include prevalence surveys, transmission, diagnosis through parasitological examination, the link between infection and malnutrition, and prevention and control in affected populations.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 61 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Parasite Research (ISSN 2690-6759).

Journal editorial board
DABBU JAIJYAN · United States Aditya Gupta · United States Naglaa Shalaby · Saudi Arabia

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