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It would depend on the type of parasite. Some parasites would be contagious through feces/body secretions etc. Other parasites stay in the host.
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Do parasites eat other parasites?
That can happen. Parasites which feed on other parasites are called epiparasites or hyperparasites. Examples for that are Ichneumon flies like Pachyneuron minutissimum. Sometimes certain developmental stages of trematodes can feed on other trematode life stages.
What are partial parasites?
Parasites are some autotrophic plants which take only water and minerals from other plant.
Are Protozoa parasites?
They tend to exist as parasites, living off other life forms
What are people who works with parasites called?
parasitologists
What obtains energy from other organism?
parasites
Are worms in humans contagious?
Some worms, or intestinal parasites, in humans are contagious. These parasites are called zoonotic. These worms include hookworms, whipworms and roundworms.
Is laughing contagious?
yes laughing is contagious because believe that we mirror what other people do. So if they laugh we laugh
Was the black death contagious by other people?
No, just blacks.
Is contagious disease outbreak considered a contagious disease outbreak?
Of course not! There is a new contagious disease caused by protozoa called Blastocystis hominis(kind of intestinal parasite). associated with digestive disorders which cured by combination of anti parasites Drugs.
Infectious diarrhea - what kind of isolation?
Diarrhea is not contagious nor infectious; infectious stuff is only an pathogen (viruses, bacteria, parasites) and it's the same with contagious. I had diarrhea once but in my school no one got infected with it too. Infection and/or contagious diarrhea is just absurd.
Is elephantiasis contagious?
No it is not. Elephantiasis is caused by microscopic thread-like parasitic worms which are transmitted by mosquitoes. Therefore, it is impossible for an individual to become infected with elephantiasis when they are in close contact with other infected individuals.Elephantitis is actually caused by a parasite. The disease is not considered contagious but the parasites that cause it can be spread. The parasite or worms can be spread by mosquitoes but having the parasite alone will not cause the disease. The disease is caused by the parasites blocking glands in the lymphatic system of the human body.
Is sand -fly bite or Leishmaniasis contagious?
A sand fly bite is not contagious. It is similar to a mosquito or flea bite. The bites do not spread on a person's body or to other people.
Should contagious diseases caused by parasites only be treated by a doctor?
Yes. that is true. But then doctor alone can not do the same. He is helped by all members of the society in this task. It is the right and duty of every member of the society to fight the contagious diseases.
Are dogs hosts or parasites?
Dogs are not parasites because parasites suck the blood of other animals. Dogs are hosts to various parasites, such as ticks and fleas.
Do parasites eat other parasites?
That can happen. Parasites which feed on other parasites are called epiparasites or hyperparasites. Examples for that are Ichneumon flies like Pachyneuron minutissimum. Sometimes certain developmental stages of trematodes can feed on other trematode life stages.
Is milkweed contagious?
Some people are sensitive to the leaves and sap but the plant is not contagious.
Are cactus parasites?
No, cacti are not parasites. They don't live off other creatures.
