Authors:
A. Chitra, R. Rajpriya, Dimitrios A. Karras, Narayana Reddy Bommu Sridharlakshmi
Addresses:
Department of Computer Science and Applications, St. Peter's Institute of Higher Education and Research, Avadi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, prof.chitraa@gmail.com. Department of Computer Applications, Chennai National Arts and Science College, Avadi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, rajpriyatng@gmail.com. Department of General, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Zografou, Athens, Greece And Department of Computer Engineering, Epoka University, Tirana, Albania, dakarras@uoa.gr. Department of Data Management & Analytics, Data Solutions Inc., Wixom, Michigan, United States of America, nrbs.gs@gmail.com.
Parasites continue to plague the world with millions of victims. Malaria is a frequent and serious parasite infection, especially in tropical areas, caused by Plasmodium and spread by mosquitoes. Protozoan parasites spread cryptosporidiosis and giardiasis through contaminated food and water. Both disorders cause gastroenteric symptoms of varying intensity. The bacteria Toxoplasma gondii causes toxoplasmosis, which can be harmful to immunocompromised and pregnant people. Amoebiasis, leishmaniasis, and trypanosomiasis are also covered in this overview, along with their transmission and distribution. Helminth parasites like nematodes, cestodes, and trematodes also affect human parasitic illnesses. Soil-transmitted helminthiasis, schistosomiasis, and cysticercosis are examined for their public health and socioeconomic impacts. The paper discusses the challenges of identifying parasite infections, especially in low-resource settings, and the need for better diagnostic methods. The paper also examines existing medicines, pharmaceutical resistance, and the need for new therapies. This in-depth analysis emphasizes parasitic diseases’ ongoing importance in human health. To stop parasite infections and reduce the worldwide burden of these devastating diseases, it promotes complete oversight, preventive measures, and rigorous public health interventions.
Keywords: Parasitic Organisms; Helminthiasis and Ectoparasites; Protozoan Parasites; Amoebic Dysentery; Symbiotic Relationships; Millions of Victims; Human Parasitic Illnesses.
Received on: 09/08/2023, Revised on: 16/10/2023, Accepted on: 05/11/2023, Published on: 07/03/2024
AVE Trends in Intelligent Health Letters, 2024 Vol. 1 No. 1, Pages: 10-18