Dr. Shweta S Kasat on Instagram: "When a foreign creature (like a parasite or worm) stays in your body for a long time, it can cause a condition called a chronic parasitic infection. Here’s a short explanation 👇 • These organisms can live in your intestines, skin, blood, or other organs. • Over time, they may cause fatigue, weight loss, stomach pain, itching, rashes, anemia, or allergies — depending on the type and location. • Common examples: • Tapeworms (in the intestines) • Filarial worms (i

BlackAndWhite on Instagram: "Horsehair worms (Nematomorpha) are parasitic worms known for infecting insects like mantises, crickets, and grasshoppers. These worms start life as microscopic larvae in aquatic environments, where they are accidentally ingested by insect hosts. Inside the mantis, the larva penetrates tissues and develops within the body cavity, feeding on non-essential internal fluids and fat reserves while carefully avoiding vital organs so the host stays alive. Over weeks or month