Besides mosquitoes in the summer, it is the tiny, barely visible bloodsuckers that can torment us all year round. Especially in the summer months, it is mainly fleas that are brought in via pets and also do not despise humans as a food source. Lice can be removed relatively quickly and thoroughly, but with fleas … Fleas and Lice: Pests the Size of Millimeters
The head louse is a gray to light brown insect, which belongs to the family of human lice (Pediculidae). In a head lice infestation (Pediculosis), the head lice nests in the human scalp hair and feeds there on blood. The head lice can be 2.5-3.5 mm long and can therefore be seen with the naked … Head lice
Definition Parasites are small creatures that infest another living being in order to feed and/or reproduce. In microbiology, the term “host” is used in the context of the human or animal infested by the parasite. The host can be affected by the parasite in its life, but deaths do not usually occur. If a person … Human parasites
Symptoms Parasites can infest almost any region of the body. They can appear in the bloodstream, settle in the muscles or attack organs. Even the brain can be affected. Often the symptoms are not directly associated with a parasite infestation because they are very unspecific. The symptoms usually appear some time after the parasite infestation. … Symptoms | Human parasites
Therapy of parasites Since there are many different types of parasites or parasite infestation, there are also different therapeutic approaches. For head lice, the use of a special shampoo and a nit comb is sufficient to remove the parasites. Usually these can be purchased at the pharmacy. There are special drugs against worms, which kill … Therapy of parasites | Human parasites
The crab louse (Latin Phthirus pubis) is a parasite that prefers to settle in the pubic hair area of humans. The infestation by crabs is medically also called pediculosis pubis. The parasite is about 1.0-1.5 mm long and has a broad, grey body. Therefore it is visible to the naked eye. At the end of … Crabs
Historical It is assumed that the crab louse was first transmitted from apes to human ancestors about 3.3 million years ago. This was presumably due to the hunting of gorillas, contact with their environment, and their fur. According to studies, human crabs and gorilla crabs have the same ancestor before they developed independently. This led … Historical | Crabs
