What's the second most common "Parasite" in the human body?

Now, yesterday . . . we spoke about the "most" common "human parasite" being "PINWORMS" . . .

And . . . they can be "transferred" from one person to another . . . but "NOT" to or from our pets.

But . . . what about "Giardia lamblia" . . . the "second" most common "parasite" in human???

Well . . . Giardia lamblia . . . is a pear-shaped flagellated "protozoan" . . . that causes a wide variety of "gastrointestinal" issues . . . mainly in the "small intestine" . . . causing the disease called . . . "Giardiasis".

And . . . our "pets" . . . CAN "transfer" this "parasite" to humans . . . even when the animal "doesn't" appear to be sick.

So, even though . . . "pinworms" are #1 . . . it's not "spread" as easily as "giardia" is . . .

You see . . . "Giardia" . . . can "spread" from person to person . . . animal to person . . . or through contaminated water, food, surfaces or objects.

Okay . . . so, what's the "most" common way to get a "parasite" . . . any "parasite"???

Well . . . that would be . . .

Spending time in areas with known parasites like ticks

Contaminated water, foods, soil, blood or feces (poop)

Not washing your hands before eating or drinking

Licking your fingers

Biting your nails

Lack of good hygiene

Having a weak immune system

Contaminated bug bites

Sexual contact

And some "symptoms" to look for would be . . .

Stomach cramps and pain

Nausea or vomiting

Dehydration

Weight loss

Swollen lymph nodes

Digestive problems

Constipation

Diarrhea

Persistent gas

Skin issues like rashes, eczema, hives and itching

Continuous muscle and joint pain

So, tomorrow . . . let's break it down some more.

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