How are Parasites transmitted?

How Do Parasites Gain Entrance Into The Body?

Produce, dairy, undercooked meat (Badly cooked or uncooked foods such as beef, pork, poultry and fish; Some fruit and vegetables can also contain parasites.

Infected water – Poor water supplies and poor sanitation can transmit parasites.

From pets – which host numerous parasites; Pets and farm animals are often carriers of parasites.

From the air – which can carry microscopic parasites and fungi

From one another – through blood, saliva, semen, through sexual contact, the nose, skin and breast milk; meaning by kissing on the mouth, sex, nursing and child bearing.

Through transmitting agents such as mosquitoes, fleas and flies.

From contaminated food.

In areas where sanitation or sewer systems are lacking or badly maintained, parasites and worms can quickly multiply.

Parasites can commonly be found in mud pools, stagnant ponds, streams, rivers and other small or large pools of water that has remained there for a while.

Bad hygiene in toilets and other public places can also be the cause.

Adapted from Article – Reference:Shirley Emmons BSc. (Hons) – Independent Natural and Alternative Health Researcher

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How Do Parasites Gain Entrance Into The Body? Adapted from Article – Reference:Shirley Emmons BSc. (Hons) – Independent Natural and Alternative Health Researcher