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Parasites can carry and transmit viruses, but they do not "cause" them.
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Yes, certain parasites can cause weight gain in humans by affecting the body's metabolism and nutrient absorption.
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The most common parasites that cause hair loss in dogs are fleas, ticks, and mites. These parasites can irritate the skin and lead to excessive scratching and biting, resulting in hair loss. Regular grooming and preventative measures can help protect your dog from these parasites.
Yes, certain parasites like Toxoplasma gondii or Strongyloides stercoralis can cause pneumonia in humans under specific circumstances. These parasites can lead to lung infections and respiratory symptoms, which may result in pneumonia.
Yes, parasites can live in your body and cause harm to your health by feeding off your nutrients, damaging tissues, and causing infections.
A common cause of a bald spot on a cat's ear could be due to a condition called ear mites, which are tiny parasites that can irritate the skin and cause hair loss. It is important to have your cat examined by a veterinarian to determine the exact cause and appropriate treatment.
Plant Pathogens are organisms in the plants, that can cause plants to become diseased.
Plant Pathogens are organisms in the plants, that can cause plants to become diseased.
Organisms that live in or on another organism (host) and benefit from the relationship at the expense of the host. Parasites can cause harm or disease to the host while gaining nutrients or protection for themselves. Examples include tapeworms, fleas, and ticks.
If the parasites are white which some are, most parasites are rather harmless unless they become epidemic, then their waste products can become toxic.