Question

harmful parasites
a parasite is an organism that lives inside a host, and steals the nutrients that the host is eating. you get parasites by drinking infected water or eating infected food, or by eating the feces of an infected person.
below, write down 3 types of parasites (look them up) and explain the symptoms a person would have if they had that parasite.
1.
2.
3.

Explanation:

1. Tapeworm: Abdominal pain, weight - loss.
2. Giardia: Diarrhea, nausea.
3. Hookworm: Abdominal pain, anemia.

Answer:

1. Tapeworm: Abdominal pain, weight - loss
2. Giardia: Diarrhea, nausea
3. Hookworm: Abdominal pain, anemia