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Parasitic infections are a leading cause of death worldwide, especially in medium and low-income countries. It affects people of all ages and genders, posing serious public health challenges in terms of controlling the sickness and eliminating the infectious parasite. Parasitic diseases often wreak havoc on tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions, with death rates gradually growing year after year. Humans are generally infected with parasitic infections from animals, birds, or insects, as well as from eating undercooked or raw meat or seafood. Pathogenic organisms that dwell on host organisms and feed on them are known as parasites. As a result, discovering novel medicines and preventive measures for treating and preventing parasitic infections requires a detailed understanding of parasitic biology, life cycle, and infection pathway.
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