Are Parasites Living Inside Your Body? A Complete Guide to Symptoms and Prevention of Parasitic Infections.zip

 

📌 "Snake-shaped rash on the neck?" Case of parasitic infection

 

Recently, a 19-year-old boy in the United States was infected with a parasite.

Did you hear about the shocking incident that was reported?

 

Working as a lifeguard on the California beach

I used to lie down on the sandy beach often.

One day, a red rash appeared on the neck and side.

 

At first, I thought it was just a simple skin trouble, but

This rash had a winding, snake-like shape.

They say it gradually spread.

 

 

As a result of visiting the hospital, parasitic larvae are beneath the skin.

It has been revealed that it is a trace left while digging.

 

The disease this boy has is cutaneous larva migrans.

This is a parasitic larva penetrating the skin.

It is an infection that occurs as it moves along the epidermis.

 

 

👉🏻 Click here to read the full article!

 

The shocking fact I discovered while reading the article is,,
Most people themselves

They don't even realize they are infected with parasites!
Without you even realizing it

Is there a possibility that parasites are living inside my body?

I have compiled information about parasitic infections ^^

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⚠️ What are the transmission routes of parasitic infections?

 

Parasitic infections do not occur only in specific areas.

You can also be sufficiently infected around us.

The main infection routes are as follows!

 

 

Walking barefoot or lying down at the beach or park
It can easily be infected from sand containing feces that include parasites.
- As in the case above, larvae can directly penetrate the skin and move.

 

Consuming raw fish or meat that has not been properly cooked
- Anisakis (whale roundworm) is found in raw fish (sashimi).
- If infected, it can cause severe abdominal pain and vomiting, and endoscopic treatment may be necessary.

 

🟢 When swimming in a pool or river
Naegleria fowleri, the free-living amoeba, is found in warm freshwater.
- If it enters through the nose, it infiltrates the brain and is a dangerous parasite with a mortality rate of 95%.

 

Contact with pets
- Parasites such as tapeworms and roundworms can be transmitted through the feces of dogs and cats.
If you have a pet, regular deworming is essential.

 

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🚨 Parasite infection symptoms, do they apply to you?

 

Symptoms of parasitic infection vary depending on the type of parasite.

If even one of the following symptoms applies, you should consider the possibility of infection.

 

 

A strange rash has appeared on my skin.

→ It could be a trace left by a parasite moving under the skin.

Severe itching

→ Especially if it is more severe at night, it could be that parasites are active inside the skin.

Repeated episodes of abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting

→ Gastrointestinal symptoms may occur in cases of intestinal parasitic infection.

✅ Unexplained weight loss

There is a possibility that parasites inside the body are stealing nutrients.

✅ Feeling extremely fatigued

Parasites consume iron and vitamins, leading to anemia and fatigue.

 

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🛡️ Prevention methods for parasitic infections!

You can prevent 90% of it just like this!

 

The most effective way to prevent parasitic infections is

It's about improving your lifestyle habits.

If you practice the following simple method

You can effectively prevent parasitic infections.

 

1️⃣ Caution when consuming raw foods
- Consume raw beef, yukhoe, and freshwater fish only when thoroughly cooked.
- Especially wild-caught fish and freshwater fish have a higher risk of infection.

 

2️⃣ Always wear shoes at the beach and park
- Do not walk barefoot or lie down on the sandy beach
- Use a mat, towel, or similar item to prevent direct contact with the skin

 

3️⃣ Wash hands thoroughly

- Always wash your hands after going out and before and after meals.
- Especially if you have pets, washing your hands is essential.

 

4️⃣ Precautions during swimming
Be careful not to let water enter your nose when swimming in rivers and lakes.
- Wash your body thoroughly after swimming and also clean the inside of your ears and nose.

 

5️⃣ Regularly taking deworming medication
Taking an antiparasitic medication once every 6 months to a year can prevent most parasites.
- When living with pets, you need to be more careful

 

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Parasites, it's no longer someone else's problem!

 

 

Although the parasitic infection rate has decreased compared to before,

Parasites still threaten our health.

Especially if you enjoy traveling abroad, outdoor activities, or eating raw fish, you need to be even more careful.

 

Have you ever suspected a parasitic infection?

What do you think is the most effective way to prevent parasitic infections?

Please share your opinions in the comments, haha!