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

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

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

Canine hookworms are becoming an increasing threat to pets and people, researchers say, after finding that the parasites have ...

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

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 ...

Like in North America, the Australian parasites have developed genetic mutations ... as hookworm infections can be dangerous for both humans and animals," study first author Swaid Abdullah ...

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

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

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Globally, over 600 million people are infected with the skin-penetrating threadworm, Strongyloides stercoralis, mostly in tropical and subtropical regions with poor sanitation infrastructure.