What Are Skin Infections?
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
3. Can Parasites Cause Skin Infections?
In some cases, parasitic organisms cause skin infections. They burrow into the skin to feed and to lay eggs, which later hatch within the host. Some parasitic infections you may be familiar with are lice, scabies, and bed bugs.
Good personal hygiene can limit the risk of infection with a parasite; however, it does not guarantee you will stay bug-free. Most parasites are resourceful and can survive for a long time in the environment. That can make them very difficult to fully eradicate from your surroundings.
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