The Unseen Killers: Top 10 Deadliest Parasites

Buckle up because we're veering off the beaten path, exchanging the familiar for the fantastically frightful. Today's feature? Parasites. No, not your freeloading college roommate, or the kind that hitch a ride on your Wi-Fi. We're talking biological freeloaders. Deadly, dangerous, and downright devious. So grab your biohazard suits, because we're diving into the underworld of the top 10 most dangerous parasites.

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