Friday, March 12, 2010

Blood Flukes – Vessel Villains

February 27, 2010 by admin  
Filed under Parasites

Blood flukes are teensy flat worms that sap the vitality of your blood cells, and your venous system in general. They can be at the root of the problem if you feel tired most of the time, even without strenuous activity.
If your white blood cell count is low, you may want to be tested for [...]

Parasites: Flukes

February 3, 2010 by admin  
Filed under Parasites

Image by AJC1 via Flickr

Flatworms are Not a “Fluke”
…But They ARE Parasites
Flukes are flatworm parasites that have two ventral suckers, allowing them to attach themselves to their hosts.
Humans usually become infected by eating undercooked or raw seafood (can you say “Sushi”?), infected vegetables such as watercress or water chestnuts, or drinking, swimming, or wading in [...]