Yet, there are about 300 types of parasites thriving in America today, including pinworms, tapeworms, hookworms, ringworm's, whipworms roundworrns and microscopic parasites. In fact, the microscopic parasite, Giardia, has infected the waterways in many of our nation's parks. The state of Colorado is having severe problems with Giardia.
Parasites know no boundaries.
They are oblivious to your financial status, your age, and your eating habits. According to the Center for Disease Control, virtually every known parasitic disease has been diagnosed in the United States. Most people know you can get tapeworms from eating under-cooked pork and fish. You can even get parasites from your children who picked up the little freeloaders from their friends at school. You can also get parasites from eating raw vegetables on which the tiny parasite eggs are laid.