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Understanding Head Lice - Tiny Pests Causing Big Itch   created at May 13, 2009   291   Head lice are tiny parasitic insects that infest the human scalp,causing intense itching and discomfort.They're highly contagious,spreading easily through direct head-to-head contact or sharing personal items like hats,combs,and brushes.While not generally...

Banishing Pinworms - A Guide to Treatment and Recovery   created at May 13, 2009   296   Pinworm infections,characterized by intense itching around the anus,are treated primarily with prescription medications like albendazole or mebendazole,which kill adult worms.Treatment often involves a second dose two weeks later to eliminate any newly hat...

Dipping Safely: Strategies to Prevent and Reduce Swimmer's Itch   created at May 11, 2009   406   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 Cycles   created at May 11, 2009   309   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 Precautions   created at Sep 25, 2009   1,130   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 woman   created at Dec 23, 2009   454   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...