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Yes. Rabies is a virus and could be called a parasite.

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Can parasites cause pneumonia?

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.


How dangerous are parasites?

Parasites are very dangerous. They can cause sicknesses. A parasite is a host which is a living organism that lives and eats off of another organism to live. Tapeworms are considered parasites because they feed off of all the food that enters your intestines. Some parasites, like tapeworms, can, accidentally, cause death.


Do parasites multiply?

Yes, parasites can multiply within their host by laying eggs or producing larvae. This allows them to increase in number and potentially cause harm to the host's health.


What kind of parasites cause symptoms in nose?

Parasites like nasal mites or parasitic worms can cause symptoms in the nose, such as itching, sneezing, discharge, and sometimes difficulty breathing. These parasites can infest the nasal passages and lead to inflammation and irritation. Consulting a healthcare provider is important for proper diagnosis and treatment.


How do parasites cause a disease?

Parasites cause disease by feeding on the host's tissues or cells, disrupting normal physiological functions, and triggering immune responses. They can also release toxins or waste products that can harm the host's tissues and organs, leading to symptoms of the disease. Additionally, parasites can transmit diseases through their bites or feces.

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What are some parasites and diseases of polar bears?

Trichinella, rabies, skin diseases


What can rabies do?

If not treated properly, rabies may cause death.


Can parasites cause viruses?

Parasites can carry and transmit viruses, but they do not "cause" them.


Can the rabies vaccine cause diarrhea in cats?

Yes, the rabies vaccine can potentially cause diarrhea in cats as a side effect.


Can rabies cause encephalitis?

It may also cause encephalitis


If your dog bites you and breaks the skin and he has a parasite can you get it?

You can get rabies and other bacterial diseases from a dog bite, but not things like "parasites" such as worms.


What animal did Edgar Allan Poe get rabies from?

There is no indication that Poe had rabies. Rabies has been speculated as a cause of death but that is so unlikely that it should be ruled out emphatically,


Can dog bites cause illness?

Yes. Especially if the dog has rabies. If the dog has not been injected with anti-rabies, a dog's bite can even cause death.


Does rabies cause food poisoning?

No. Rabies is a disease unto itself and does not (at least normally) use food as a vector.


Are wild birds healthy to touch?

Definitely not. Do not touch any wild animal without permission from an expert. Wild birds carry bird flu and rabies. Bird droppings can contain parasites that can cause infection and risk of misdevelopement in unborn children.


Could rabies shots taken by humans cause lockjaw?

No. It does not cause lockjaw.


Can rabies in racoons cause seizures?

yes, if it has ravies that can cause raccoons to have seizures.