Dipping Safely: Strategies to Prevent and Reduce Swimmer's Itchcreated at May 11, 2009 190 Preventing and reducing swimmer's itch involves avoiding swimming in contaminated waters,particularly lakes and ponds known to have snails that harbor the parasite.Showering immediately after swimming helps wash away any larvae before they penetrate the sk...  |
The Intriguing Role of Birds and Mammals in Parasite Life Cyclescreated at May 11, 2009 126 Birds and mammals play crucial,often essential,roles as intermediate or definitive hosts in the complex life cycles of numerous parasites.Many parasites require specific bird or mammal species for their larval stages (intermediate host),where they undergo ...  |
Understanding Liver Infections During Pregnancy - Risks and Precautionscreated at Sep 25, 2009 140 Pregnancy is a period of significant physical and emotional changes,necessitating special care and attention to the health of both the mother and the unborn child.Among the various health concerns that can arise during pregnancy,liver infections are partic...  |
Sushi for pregnant womancreated at Dec 23, 2009 113 I would say no. Although the chances of getting a parasitic infection from eating sushi are slim, the consequences are severe enough that you wouldn't want to take the risk. Parasites live in the meat of raw fish. While sushi chefs are very careful, that d...  |