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A '''microparasite''' is a [[parasite]] of microscopic size, as opposed to [[macroparasite]]s, which can be seen with the naked eye. [[Bacteria]], [[virus]]es, [[protozoa]]ns and [[fungi]] are examples of microparasites. |
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== Cause and Effect == |
== Cause and Effect == |
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In microparasite infections, the intensity of the disease pathology live in coexisting infectious host. They can spread through your food, and contaminated water. In the early stages the host may not exhibit signs of infection. Some host tend to develop an immunity to microparasites. If you are infected, you will probably have many parasites in your body, this can cause a foul smelling odor such as gas, diarrhea and abdominal pain. The CDC is helping with prevention and how to keep these viruses under control. |
In microparasite infections, the intensity of the disease pathology live in coexisting infectious host. They can spread through your food, and contaminated water. In the early stages the host may not exhibit signs of infection. Some host tend to develop an immunity to microparasites. If you are infected, you will probably have many parasites in your body, this can cause a foul smelling odor such as gas, diarrhea and abdominal pain. The CDC is helping with prevention and how to keep these viruses under control.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://go.galegroup.com/ps/retrieve.do?tabID=T002&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchResultsType=SingleTab&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm¤tPosition=2&docId=GALE%7CA382084732&docType=Brief+article&sort=DA-SORT&contentSegment=&prodId=AONE&contentSet=GALE%7CA382084732&searchId=R1&userGroupName=colu91149&inPS=true|title=Gale - Enter Product Login|website=go.galegroup.com|access-date=2017-11-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cdcfoundation.org/what-public-health|title=What is Public Health? {{!}} CDC Foundation|website=www.cdcfoundation.org|language=en|access-date=2017-11-29}}</ref> |
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== Statistics == |
== Statistics == |
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The value of ''M'' for most viral infections is of the order of 6 months since maternally derived antibodies decay with a half-life of 6 months, although low concentrations may be detectable up to 1 year post birth. Note that as ''R''<sub>0</sub> increases in value (high transmission) the average age at infection decreases. This equation is based on the assumption that the human population is stable in size. In growing populations the equivalent expression is: (1.3)R0∼B/(A−M) <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/microparasite|title=Microparasite - an overview {{!}} ScienceDirect Topics|website=www.sciencedirect.com|language=en|access-date=2017-12-04}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last=Graham|first=Andrea L.|date=2008-01-15|title=Ecological rules governing helminth–microparasite coinfection|url=http://www.pnas.org/content/105/2/566|journal=Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences|language=en|volume=105|issue=2|pages=566–570|doi=10.1073/pnas.0707221105|issn=0027-8424|pmid=18182496|pmc=2206576}}</ref> At the same time, co-infection impaired top-down control of microparasites by the immune system. Based on these parameters we can model the dynamics and the population of an infectious disease in which it can occur. |
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== Treatment Process == |
== Treatment Process == |
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Revision as of 18:40, 28 March 2018
A microparasite is a parasite of microscopic size, as opposed to macroparasites, which can be seen with the naked eye. Bacteria, viruses, protozoans and fungi are examples of microparasites.
History
Microparasites are characterized by small size often unicellular and short generation time. They tend to live in re-infection hosts , with a high reproductive rate to induce their way of survival. However, a micro parasites can also live in an intercellular[1] host.[2] The cycle of a host is short. The main groups of a microparasite are viruses ( influenza, hepatitis), bacteria, and fungi ( ringworm).
Cause and Effect
In microparasite infections, the intensity of the disease pathology live in coexisting infectious host. They can spread through your food, and contaminated water. In the early stages the host may not exhibit signs of infection. Some host tend to develop an immunity to microparasites. If you are infected, you will probably have many parasites in your body, this can cause a foul smelling odor such as gas, diarrhea and abdominal pain. The CDC is helping with prevention and how to keep these viruses under control.[3][4]
Statistics
The value of M for most viral infections is of the order of 6 months since maternally derived antibodies decay with a half-life of 6 months, although low concentrations may be detectable up to 1 year post birth. Note that as R0 increases in value (high transmission) the average age at infection decreases. This equation is based on the assumption that the human population is stable in size. In growing populations the equivalent expression is: (1.3)R0∼B/(A−M) [5][6] At the same time, co-infection impaired top-down control of microparasites by the immune system. Based on these parameters we can model the dynamics and the population of an infectious disease in which it can occur.
Treatment Process
[7] To decrease the risk of developing microparasites, always wash everything that you eat, make sure the water that you drink is not contaminated, and sanitize your self. The doctors do have drugs that can help get rid of these microparasites, they also suggest taking a herbal supplements and probiotics on an empty stomach. The host is no longer infectious once they are dead and removed.
See also
References
- ^ "Parasitism | The Encyclopedia of Ecology and Environmental Management, Blackwell Science - Credo Reference". search.credoreference.com. Retrieved 2017-11-29.
- ^ "Brood parasitism | The Encyclopedia of Ecology and Environmental Management, Blackwell Science - Credo Reference". search.credoreference.com. Retrieved 2017-11-29.
- ^ "Gale - Enter Product Login". go.galegroup.com. Retrieved 2017-11-29.
- ^ "What is Public Health? | CDC Foundation". www.cdcfoundation.org. Retrieved 2017-11-29.
- ^ "Microparasite - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics". www.sciencedirect.com. Retrieved 2017-12-04.
- ^ Graham, Andrea L. (2008-01-15). "Ecological rules governing helminth–microparasite coinfection". Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 105 (2): 566–570. doi:10.1073/pnas.0707221105. ISSN 0027-8424. PMC 2206576. PMID 18182496.
- ^ "Parasite Infection - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment". www.diagnose-me.com. Retrieved 2017-12-04.
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