Endoparasiit
Endoparasiit is a term used to describe parasites that live inside the body of a host and depend on it for nutrients and survival. They can inhabit the gastrointestinal tract, blood, tissues, or organs. Endoparasites include single-celled organisms (protozoa) and multicellular worms (helminths). They contrast with ectoparasites, which live on the surface of the host.
Protozoan endoparasites include organisms such as Plasmodium (malaria), Giardia lamblia (giardiasis), Entamoeba histolytica (amoebiasis), and Toxoplasma
Life cycles vary: some endoparasites have direct life cycles with a single host, while others require intermediate
Diagnosis typically relies on laboratory methods, including microscopic examination of stool or tissue samples, serology, antigen
Prevention emphasizes clean water and sanitation, safe food preparation, good hand hygiene, vector control, and, in