The Travelers Field Guide to Dangerous and Potentially Life-Threatening Parasites

Parasites are entirely unavoidable. They are in the water we drink and the air we breathe. They are highly adaptable and come in many forms. There are fish, crustacean, plant, insect, and fungus parasites. Not all of them are lethal but all of them are dangerous. The goal of this guide is to introduce you to the terrible organisms that exist all around you.