🍴 Introduction

The study of parasites transmitted through food, focusing on their life cycles, transmission, and impact on human health. It’s like understanding the possible hidden “little animals” present in food and that can cause illness.

🐟 Fish related parasites

Parasites found in fish, such as Anisakis and Diphyllobothrium, which can infect humans through raw or undercooked fish. Think of them as the unwelcome guests in your sushi.

🥩 Meat related parasites

Parasites like Tapeworms and Toxoplasma that can be transmitted through undercooked or contaminated meat. They’re the reason why meat needs to be cooked properly.

💧 Water related parasites

Parasites such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium that can contaminate drinking water and cause gastrointestinal issues. These are the microscopic troublemakers lurking in untreated water.

🥬 Fruits & vegetables related parasites

Parasites like Cyclospora and Ascaris that can be present on improperly washed or contaminated produce. They’re the tiny invaders that make washing your salad crucial.

🪳 Arthropods parasites

Parasites like ticks and mites that can transmit diseases through bites or contact with food. These are the creepy crawlies that can turn a picnic into a health hazard.

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