the two main types of intestinal parasites are helminths and protozoa. Helminths are worms with many cells that cannot multiply in the human body, such as tapeworms, pinworms, and roundworms. Protozoa, on the other hand, have only one cell and can multiply inside the human body, potentially causing serious infections.
How do you catch intestinal parasites?
Intestinal parasites are usually transmitted when a person comes into contact with infected feces (for example, through contaminated soil, food, or water). Other things that can increase your risk of contracting intestinal parasites include