The study of parasites, their hosts, and the relationship between them.
Questions tagged [parasitology]
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Can dish soap really be used to kill ticks and fleas?
An answer at Pets suggested using dawn dish soap to kill fleas. I did a little looking around, and found several references supporting the idea. Most of what I found was in 'selfhelp' and 'save a dime' type books and web sites. So while it seems to…
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How to prove that pork meat has parasites
I suspect that the pork sold at a certain shop is infected with the parasite pork tapeworm (Taenia solium).
Is there a way I can prove this without special equipment? Would it work to leave the raw meat in the fridge (at 4 degrees Celcius, or…
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Can a reservoir host act as a vector?
Is it possible to get an infection by contact with a reservoir host ?
Can a reservoir host act as a vector ?
What is the distinction between these two concepts (reservoir host vs vector) ?
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Tapeworms and their effect on humans
I've read that some people in some countries actually use tapeworms as a form of losing weight. What are the dangers to these people?
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Can cooking oil kill fleas?
I cannot find a reliable way to kill fleas after removing them from my cats with a flea comb. Soap and water does not do the job and they climb back out of the drain.
Will cooking oil suffocate fleas? If so how long of time until the flea…
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Parasites with both plant and animal hosts?
Are there animals (or plants) that are parasitic on both animals and plants?
Especially such that they rely on their plant host being eaten by their animal host?
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Encephalitozoon cuniculi
Can anyone advise me a literature supporting the claim that Encephalitozoon cuniculi is an aerobic organism? I have seen papers saying otherwise, but also I was told that this is not quite true.
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Giardia lamblia cases of infections
I am wondering if anyone has seen a data of Giardiasis (Giardia Lamblia) cases in different countries on the world? I have found for different diseases and also for 'diarrhoea diseases' in general, but I need especially for Giardia Lamblia.
Any…
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