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Parasite: An organism living on or in, and negatively affecting, another organism

Parasites: Organisms that live in, with, or on another organism. The parasites benefit from the association without contributing to the host, usually they cause some harm to the host.

Intracellular Parasites: Viruses that enter a host cell and take over the hosts cellular machinery to produce new viral particles.

Merozoite: A stage in the life cycle of the Plasmodium parasite, causative agent of malaria. Initially produced from the liver merozoites infect and are replicated in, red blood cells.

Sporozoite: A stage in the life cycle of the Plasmodium parasite, causative agent of malaria. Found in the salivary glands of mosquitoes sporozoites are transmitted to humans where they travel in the b . . . View Full Definition

Biological Control: The practice of using beneficial natural organisms to attack and control harmful plant and animal pests and weeds is called biological control, or biocontrol. This can include introducing pr . . . View Full Definition

Food Borne Pathogens: Disease-causing microorganisms found in food, usually bacteria, fungi, parasites, protozoans, and viruses. The top ten pathogens are: Salmonella: Staphylococcus Aureus: Campylobacter jejuni: . . . View Full Definition

Definitive Host: The host in which the sexual reproduction of a parasite takes place

Pau DArco (Tabebuia impetiginosa): Retards the development of tumors, helps heal candida in adults thrush (candida in the infants mouth), helps heal viruses, anti-fungal, assists in eliminating parasites. Dr. T. Meyer learned . . . View Full Definition

Secondary Compounds: Plant products that are not important in metabolism but serve other purposes, such as attracting animals for pollination or killing parasites.