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Which of the following are examples of parasites? Measles , hepatitis B and norovirus Lice. scabies ; and bed bugs MRSA Legionella and Clostridium difficile

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Which of the following are examples
of parasites?
Measles , hepatitis B and norovirus
Lice. scabies ; and bed bugs
MRSA Legionella and Clostridium
difficile

Which of the following are examples of parasites? Measles , hepatitis B and norovirus Lice. scabies ; and bed bugs MRSA Legionella and Clostridium difficile

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<p> B</p>

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<p> To answer this question, you have to understand what a parasite is. A parasite is an organism that lives in or on another organism (tasks) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense. Using that definition, let's analyze each option:<br />Measles, hepatitis B, and norovirus are viruses, which could sometimes be considered to be parasites, cause harm to their hosts, but not very typically referenced this way. <br />Lice, scabies, and bed bugs are all parasites, which benefit at the host's expense. <br />MRSA, handed germs like some Legionella, and Clostridium difficile are bacteria and are not typically considered parasites.<br />Thrush (fungal Candida), ringworm and athletes foot (protective layer) are fungi, not typically called parasites.</p>
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