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Alphabetical Index of Parasitic Diseases
Parasitic Diseases A–Z Index: More information about specific parasites
Parasitic Topics
A parasite is an organism (a living thing) that lives on or inside another organism.
Parasitic Information for Specific Groups
Information for health professionals, women, children, travelers, and more
Diagnosis of Parasitic Diseases
Many kinds of lab tests are available to diagnose parasitic diseases.
More on Parasitic Disease and Malaria
Malaria is a serious disease caused by a parasite that infects a certain type of mosquito.
What Causes Parasitic Diseases
Animals, blood, food, insects, and water can transmit parasites.- Public Health Education and Training
- Parasitic glossary
- Collection of Public Health References and Resources
- Education and information about healthy water, including drinking water, swimming / recreational wat...
DPDx - Laboratory Identification of Parasitic Diseases
DPDx, Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria (DPDM), DPDx applications, diagnosis of parasitic d...
- Communication resources about select parasitic diseases.
- Spotlight on select DPDM activities.
- Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) include several parasitic viral, bacterial, fungal, and non-commu...
What to Do When You Think You Have a Parasitic Disease
Medical specialties that can assist with treating parasitic diseases or infections.Planning for Parasitic Diseases When Travelling
International travelers can be at risk for a variety of infectious and non-infectious diseases.- Contact Information