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Cryptosporidium

Genus of apicomplexan parasitic alveolate

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Jan 22, 2026
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What are documented cases of pancreatic parasitic infection causing pancreatitis and diabetes, and how common are they?

Documented instances exist in the medical literature where parasites have invaded pancreatic tissue or the biliary tree and provoked acute or chronic —and in a few case reports that pancreatic damage ...

Jan 17, 2026
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Which parasites most commonly cause pancreatitis and how are they diagnosed?

Parasitic causes of acute pancreatitis are uncommon but well-documented, with the roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides cited repeatedly as the single most common parasite implicated, especially in endemic r...

Jan 29, 2026

How do different parasite species (helminths vs protozoa vs tissue parasites) differentially affect pancreatic function and insulin sensitivity?

(worm) infections are repeatedly associated with improved insulin sensitivity and reduced metabolic inflammation in animal models and some human epidemiology, mediated largely by type-2 immune shifts,...

Jan 1, 2026

What are the symptoms of zoonotic diseases that can be transmitted from dogs to humans?

Zoonotic diseases that dogs can transmit to humans produce a range of symptoms depending on the pathogen — most commonly gastrointestinal upset (diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever), skin problems (itchy,...

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