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The ______ fluke is known to be a pathogenic worm.
The ______ fluke is known to be a pathogenic worm.
blood
Bilharzia is caused by the ______ worm.
Bilharzia is caused by the ______ worm.
fluke
The ______ worm is classified as a pathogenic organism.
The ______ worm is classified as a pathogenic organism.
bilhariza
Pathogenic ______ can have severe health impacts on humans.
Pathogenic ______ can have severe health impacts on humans.
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______ flukes are known for their ability to infect the human body.
______ flukes are known for their ability to infect the human body.
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Pathogenic Worms and Their Effects
- The liver fluke is recognized as a pathogenic worm, associated with significant health issues in infected hosts.
- Bilharzia, also known as schistosomiasis, is caused by the Schistosoma worm, which thrives in freshwater environments and can lead to chronic illness.
- The roundworm is classified as a pathogenic organism, capable of causing various diseases in humans through infection.
- Pathogenic helminths can severely impact human health, leading to symptoms ranging from gastrointestinal disturbances to systemic infections.
- Trematode flukes are notorious for their ability to infect the human body, often through contaminated water or food sources, resulting in various diseases.
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