"A parasite is an organism that lives on or in a host organism and gets its food from or at the expense of its host. Practicing good hygiene, thoroughly cooking meat and drinking clean water helps prevent many parasites. Although it's not common, there still may be situations where you may have picked up parasites. If you're worried, then read on. In this article, we discuss signs of parasites in your stomach and what to do."
"There's a misconception that you're safe as long as you stay within America. But the truth is, there are plenty of parasites (2) you can get from within the country. Some you can get from coming into contact with contaminated water or soil. If you go swimming or do water sports somewhere other than a pool, you'll want to check that the waters are safe."
"Once a person is infected with an intestinal parasite, it is easy to pass it along. If you have an intestinal parasite and do not wash your hands after using the restroom, you can easily pass tiny parasite eggs onto anything you touch - the door handle, the salt shaker, your phone, or other people. Pets can carry parasites and pass parasites to people. Proper handwashing can greatly reduce risk. (3)"
Stomach upset can result from the stomach flu, which accounts for an estimated 19 to 21 million cases annually in America. Intestinal parasites are not limited to underdeveloped countries and can be acquired domestically. A parasite lives on or in a host and derives nourishment at the host's expense. Common transmission routes include contaminated food and water, contact with contaminated soil or recreational waters, exposure through pets, and person-to-person spread via unwashed hands and contaminated surfaces. Prevention measures include practicing good hygiene, thoroughly cooking meat, drinking safe water, and washing hands after restroom use to reduce transmission risk.
Read at Alternative Medicine Magazine
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