PARASITES

From: Evansville Courier & Press (2007-Current) | Date: August 10, 2007| Author: | Copyright information

They can be infectious vectors, spreading malaria, encephalitis, West Nile virus and other diseases that can weaken and kill, and they are irritating pests, causing itchy, painful hives and sores.

They can be vampires and ghouls, drinking blood, eating flesh, stealing food and

taking over the bodies of victims some can transform into suicidal zombies.

Parasites also can be harmless, microscopic squatters, unnoticed by their hosts,

as they cling to eyelashes, living on sloughed-off skin around hair follicles.

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An exhibition opening Sunday in the Evansville Museum explores the relationship ...

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