Helminthology is the study of parasitic worms and their effects on their hosts.

寄生虫学是研究寄生虫及其对宿主的影响。

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Schistosomiasis is a chronic disease caused by parasitic worms.

血吸虫病是寄生虫引起的一种慢性病。

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Sadly, parasitic worms infect people who are still alive, especially kids.

可是，寄生型的蠕虫却可以感染活生生的人，尤其是小孩子。

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Parasitic organisms like protozoa and worms which are - which can cause terrible diseases.

而某些寄生生物,如原生动物和蠕虫,可以引起严重疾病

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