Intestinal Parasites from past to present: Taxonomy, Paleoparasitology, Geographic Distribution, Prevention and Control Strategies
Nihal Dogan
Abstract:Intestinal parasites are among the oldest human infectious agents. Throughout history, many parasite species have continued to evolve with humans during migrations, hunting, and domestication. Intestinal parasites are still a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the world, especially among children in underdeveloped countries. In developing countries, helminth infections such as hookworms, Ascaris, whipworms and amoebiasis caused by Entamoeba histolytica are parasitic agents that cause significant mortali… Show more
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