Parasitic Infections

noun a contagious skin disease caused by the itch mite Sarcoptes scabiei, characterized by itching and the formation of small bumps and blisters

• Scabies is a contagious skin condition caused by tiny mites that burrow into the skin.
• My roommate got scabies from sharing towels at the gym.
• I heard scabies is going around the dorms, so be careful who you share bedding with.
• The corruption in the government spread like scabies, infecting every level of authority.

noun a disease characterized by the gross enlargement of an area of the body, especially the limbs, caused by obstruction of the lymphatic vessels

• Elephantiasis is a condition characterized by the enlargement and hardening of limbs due to obstruction of the lymphatic vessels.
• I heard that elephantiasis can cause severe swelling in certain parts of the body.
• Man, that disease that makes your limbs look like an elephant's is no joke.
• The corruption in the government had spread like a form of elephantiasis, affecting every aspect of society.

noun a sexually transmitted infection caused by a parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis

• Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a parasite.
• I heard that trichomoniasis is pretty common among college students.
• My friend got hit with trichomoniasis after a wild weekend in Vegas.
• Neglecting to practice safe sex is like inviting trichomoniasis to the party.

noun a disease caused by parasites transmitted by the tsetse fly in Africa, characterized by fever, headaches, joint pain, and in advanced stages, sleep disturbances and neurological problems

• African sleeping sickness, also known as African trypanosomiasis, is a parasitic disease transmitted by the tsetse fly.
• Have you heard about African sleeping sickness? It's a serious disease spread by tsetse flies.
• Yo, African sleeping sickness is no joke - gotta watch out for those tsetse flies!
• The spread of misinformation in the community is like a silent African sleeping sickness, infecting minds without anyone realizing.