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    This document lists the scientific names, common names, and diseases caused by 37 different parasite species. Some of the most common parasites listed include various roundworms (Ascaris), hookworms (Ancylostoma), whipworms (Trichuris), tapeworms (Taenia), and flukes (Fasciola and Schistosoma). Many of these parasites can cause gastrointestinal issues like abdominal pain, diarrhea, and nausea. Others may cause anemia, skin problems, or even visual impairment and blindness if left untreated.

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    This document lists the scientific names, common names, and diseases caused by 37 different parasite species. Some of the most common parasites listed include various roundworms (Ascaris), hookworms (Ancylostoma), whipworms (Trichuris), tapeworms (Taenia), and flukes (Fasciola and Schistosoma). Many of these parasites can cause gastrointestinal issues like abdominal pain, diarrhea, and nausea. Others may cause anemia, skin problems, or even visual impairment and blindness if left untreated.

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    This document lists the scientific names, common names, and diseases caused by 37 different parasite species. Some of the most common parasites listed include various roundworms (Ascaris), hookworms (Ancylostoma), whipworms (Trichuris), tapeworms (Taenia), and flukes (Fasciola and Schistosoma). Many of these parasites can cause gastrointestinal issues like abdominal pain, diarrhea, and nausea. Others may cause anemia, skin problems, or even visual impairment and blindness if left untreated.

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    SCIENTIFIC NAME AND COMMON NAME OF PARASITES

    - KARL BRYAN S. JUAN (BSMLS 1-A)

    SCIENTIFIC NAME OTHER NAME DISEASES


    1. Ascaris lumbricoides Giant intestinal round worm Ascariasis- Infection of intestines
    Ascariasis- pneumonia, hepatitis, ill
    2. Ascaris suum Large pig roundworm
    thrift
    Pinworm, sitworm, society worm,
    3. Enterobius vermicularis Enterobiasis- itching in the anal area
    threadworm
    Trichuriasis- painful bowel movements
    4. Trichuris trichiura Whipworm that contain a mixture of mucus, water,
    and blood
    Trichuriasis- anorexia, diarrhea,
    5. Trichuris suis Pig whipworm
    dehydration,
    Trichuriasis- diarrhea with blood and/or
    6. Trichuris vulpis Dog whipworm
    mucus.
    Trichuriasis- Inflammation in the cecum
    7. Trichuris serrata Cat whipworm
    and upper portion of the large intestine
    Capillariasis- abdominal pain and
    8. Capillaria philippinensis Pudoc worm/ mystery worm
    diarrhea.
    Ancylostomiasis- Rash at the site of
    New world hookworm/ american larval entry and sometimes abdominal
    9. Necator americanus
    murderer pain or other gastrointestinal
    symptoms.
    Ancylostomiasis- chronic blood loss and
    10. Ancylostoma duodenale Old world, hookworm malabsorption and bloody diarrhea
    leading to iron deficiency anemia
    Ancylostomiasis - cutaneous larva
    11. Ancylostoma braziliense Cat hookworm
    migrans/severe itching in the skin
    Ancylostomiasis- anemia, weakness,
    12. Ancylostoma caninum Dog hookworm
    melena, and/or hypoproteinemia
    Filariasis- itchy skin (pruritis), abdominal
    13. Wuchureria bancrofti Bancroft’s filarial worm pain, chest pain, muscle pain (myalgias),
    and/or areas of swelling under the skin
    Filariasis- fever, weakness, anorexia,
    14. Brugia malayi Malayan filarial worm weight loss, cough, wheezing, and
    dyspnea.
    Loiasis- itchy, non-painful swellings of
    15. Loa loa African eye worm
    the body that come and go
    Mansonellosis- fever, arthralgia, fatigue,
    16. Mansonella perstans Ugandan eyeworm headache, conjunctival nodules, and
    abdominal pain.
    Onchocerciasis- severe itching,
    disfiguring skin conditions, and visual
    17. Onchcerca volvulus River blindness worm
    impairment, including permanent
    blindness
    Dirofilariasis - severe lung disease, heart
    18. Dirofilaria immitis Dog/ canine heart worm failure, other organ damage, and death
    in pets
    Guinea worm/ Fiery serpent of Dracunculiasis- Slight fever, Itchy rash,
    19. Dracunculus medinensis
    isaraelites Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Dizziness.
    Anisakiasis- abdominal pain, nausea,
    Herring’s worm/ cod worm/ fish and
    20. Anisakis vomiting, abdominal distention,
    marine mammal worm
    diarrhea, blood and mucus in stool, and
    mild fever
    Toxocariasis- fever, fatigue, coughing,
    21. Toxocara cati Cat ascarid
    wheezing, or abdominal pain.
    Toxocariasis- fever, fatigue, coughing,
    22. Toxocara canis Dog ascarid
    wheezing, or abdominal pain.
    Fascioliasis- fever, malaise, abdominal
    23. Fasciola hepatica Sheep or common river fluke pain, eosinophilia, hepatomegaly (an
    enlarged liver), and abnormal liver tests.
    Fascioliasis- fever, malaise, abdominal
    24. Fasciola gigantica Giant/tropical river fluke pain, eosinophilia, hepatomegaly (an
    enlarged liver), and abnormal liver tests.
    Clonorchiasis- indigestion, abdominal
    25. Clonorchis sinensis Oriental/chines river fluke
    pain, diarrhea, or constipation.
    Opistorchiasis- indigestion, abdominal
    26. Opistorchis felineus Cat or siberian river fluke
    pain, diarrhea, or constipation.
    Opistorchiasis- indigestion, abdominal
    27. Opistorchis viverrini South east asian river fluke
    pain, diarrhea, or constipation.
    Fasciolopsiasis- abdominal pain and
    28. Fasciolopsis buski Giant intestinal fluke
    diarrhea abdominal pain and diarrhea
    Echinostomiasis- abdominal pain,
    29. Echinostoma ilocanum Garrison’s fluke
    violent watery diarrhea, and anorexia.
    Heterophyiasis- diarrhea and colicky
    30. Heterophyes heterophyes Von sie bold’s fluke
    abdominal pain.
    Paragonimiasis- diarrhea and abdominal
    31. Paragonimus westermani Oriental lung fluke
    pain.
    32. Schistosoma japonicum Oriental blood fluke Schistosomiasis- rash or itchy skin
    Schistosomiasis- fever, chills, cough, and
    33. Schistosoma mansoni Manson’s blood fluke
    muscle ache
    Schistosomiasis- fever, chills, cough, and
    34. Schistosoma haematobium Bladder blood fluke
    muscle ache
    Taeniasis- abdominal pain, nausea,
    35. Taenia saginata Beef tapeworm
    diarrhoea or constipation
    Taeniasis- abdominal pain, loss of
    36. Taenia solium Pork tapeworm appetite, weight loss, and upset
    stomach.
    Taeniasis- mild epigastric discomfort,
    37. Taenia asiatica 3rd taebia spp./ Asian tape worm nausea, flatulence, diarrhea, or hunger
    pains.
    Hymenolepiasis- nausea, weakness, loss
    38. Hymenelopis nana Dwarf tapeworm of appetite, diarrhea, and abdominal
    pain.
    Hymenolepiasis- nausea, weakness, loss
    39. Hymenelopis diminuta Rat tapeworm of appetite, diarrhea, and abdominal
    pain.
    Double pored tapeworm/ cucumber Dipylidiasis- Mild gastrointestinal
    40. Dipylidium caninum
    tapeworm disturbances may occur.
    Diphyllobothriasis- abdominal
    41. Diphyllobothrium latum Broadfish tapeworm discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting, and
    weight loss.
    Echinococcosis - Abdominal pain,
    42. Echinococcus granulosus Hydatid worm
    nausea and vomiting

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