May 17, 2024, 08:00 PM IST

10 deadly parasitic diseases

Shweta Singh

Caused by Plasmodium parasites, transmitted through the bites of infected Anopheles mosquitoes.

Malaria

Caused by the Trypanosoma cruzi parasite, transmitted by triatomine bugs (kissing bugs).

Chagas Disease

Caused by Leishmania parasites, transmitted by the bites of infected female phlebotomine sandflies.

Leishmaniasis

Caused by Schistosoma worms, transmitted through contact with contaminated freshwater.

Schistosomiasis

Caused by Toxoplasma gondii, transmitted through ingestion of undercooked, contaminated meat, or exposure to infected cat feces.

Toxoplasmosis

Caused by Giardia lamblia, transmitted through ingestion of contaminated water or food.

Giardiasis

Caused by Trichinella spiralis, transmitted through ingestion of undercooked meat containing larvae.

Trichinosis

Caused by Entamoeba histolytica, transmitted through ingestion of contaminated food or water.

Amoebiasis

Caused by Wuchereria bancrofti and other filarial worms, transmitted by mosquito bites.

Filariasis