An ER doctor explained how a patient suffered a tapeworm infection, with an X-ray showing the larvae all over his pelvis and legs.

Vaccinations are critical for protecting pets from infectious diseases. Common vaccines included in wellness plans cover ...

A parasitic worm infection, also known as a helminth infection, occurs when parasitic worms, or helminths, infect the body.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than two in five American adults have obesity, a common and ...

Scientists discovered a new species of parasitic crustacean called Synagoga arabesque that attaches itself to black coral.

While cats that spend time outside are more likely to encounter parasites, even indoor-only cats can become infected. Three ...

In the United States, the most well-known skin-penetrating parasitic worm, called a nematode, is the hookworm. But globally, ...

A new study from the Kowalinski group at EMBL Grenoble characterized the structure of an important trypanosomal protein ...

Scientists have predicted that the rate of foodborne trematode infections will remain stable up to 2030. Foodborne ...