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Human African Trypanosomiasis

A disease caused by a parasitic protozoan that affects humans in Africa

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Jan 18, 2026
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What are the symptoms of common human parasites?

Common human parasitic infections produce a predictable cluster of symptoms—primarily gastrointestinal distress, unexplained itching (especially perianal), fatigue and anemia, and skin or systemic sig...

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Which parasites most commonly cause anemia and what are the recommended treatments?

Parasitic infections that most commonly cause anemia are intestinal helminths—particularly hookworms (Necator americanus, Ancylostoma duodenale), whipworm (Trichuris trichiura), and schistosomes (Schi...