These live inside the host. They include heartworm, tapeworm, and
Do parasites live in the human body?
There are a variety of parasitic worms that can take up residence in humans. Among them are flatworms, thorny-headed worms, and roundworms. The risk of parasitic infection is higher in rural or developing regions. The risk is great in places where food and drinking water may be contaminated and sanitation is poor.
Can parasites live anywhere?
Human parasites are also ubiquitous. They're found everywhere and live in almost every major organ of the body -- including the eyes, brain, blood and, most commonly, the murky backwaters of the gastrointestinal system.
