References Study Course V. Parasitic Occupations likely to be impacted by parasitic diseases include those who work outdoors especially in sandy areas where animal or human feces may be present. These parasites include protozoa, helminths and arthropods. Protozoa can produce malaria, amebiasis, leishmaniasis and trypanosomiasis.
Helminthes can produce schistomiasis, creeping eruption and hookworm.
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