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

Trichuris incognita is a newfound intestinal roundworm closely related to the whipworm parasite. However, it is significantly more resistant to treatment.

Here are 10 parasites that can infect humans, and everything you need to know about them so you can avoid contracting one. Parasites are any organism that lives on or inside, or feeds on ...

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

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

An ecologist shares his passion for parasites. From their vital roles in nature, to strange super powers and extraordinarily complex life cycles, parasites are natural wonders worthy of protection.

The post’s claim that ivermectin and other antiparasitics can "cure" cancer is also unproven. Neither the FDA nor the World Health Organization have approved ivermectin to treat cancer, but some ...

Jan. 21, 2025 — Trypanosomes are parasites that cause sleeping sickness, Chagas disease, and various animal diseases. Diagnosis and treatment remain complex and no effective vaccine has been ...

There are concerns New World screwworm flies, which can be dangerous to humans, could cross into southern Texas.

New research reveals that canine hookworms in Australia are developing growing resistance to drugs. New research indicates that canine hookworms in Australia are increasingly resistant to commonly ...

Canine hookworms are becoming increasingly resistant to drugs across Australia, according to new research. Scientists at The ...

Vega-Rodriguez and his team wanted to explore how mosquito saliva dampened blood clotting within the insect and the role that this played in parasite transmission. Blood clotting and the subsequent ...