Human parasites include various protozoa and worms which may infect humans, causing parasitic diseases.
Human parasites are divided into endoparasites, which cause infection inside the body, and ectoparasites, which cause infection superficially within the skin.
The cysts and eggs of endoparasites may be found in feces which aids in the detection of the parasite in the human host while also providing a means for the parasitic species to exit the current host and enter other hosts. Although there are number of ways in which humans can contract parasitic infections, observing basic hygiene and cleanliness tips can reduce its probability.

Commonly documented parasites

Protozoa

Plasmodium spp. - causes Malaria
Entamoeba - causes amoebiasis, amoebic dysentery
Giardia
Toxoplasma gondii - causes Toxoplasmosis

Parasitic worms and flukes

Guinea worm (Dracunculus)
Schistosoma - causes Schistosomiasis
Strongyloides stercoralis - causes Strongyloidiasis
Guinea Worm - also known as Dracunculiasis[5]:495.
Hookworm
Tapeworm

Ectoparasites

Sarcoptes scabiei - causes scabies
Pediculus humanus capitis - causes headlice
Phthirus pubis - causes pubic lice
Ticks (Ixodoidea)

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