types of worms that infect humans
There are three types of parasites that feast on humans: There are a host of parasitic infections that cause disease in humans. The effect can range from mildly annoying to life-threatening.Malaria is the most prevalent parasitic disease worldwide, killing more than 1 million people each year. They infect the body via mosquitoes and flies and are found in soil and water. 2  Helminths-parasitic flatworms, flukes, tapeworms, thorny-headed worms, roundworms, and pinworms. 3  They live in the gastrointestinal tract, blood, lymphatic system, and other tissues.