The ER patient had no idea they'd been infested with taenia solium until they went to the hospital with a broken bone ...

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

African trypanosomiasis is spread by the tsetse fly, which leaves a painful, two to five-centimeter mark on the skin. A rash may also follow. After a period of time, sometimes years, the parasite ...

When you hear the term "ringworm," do you imagine tiny worms crawling on your skin? Then you may have fallen prey to one of the many misconceptions about this common skin condition. In reality ...

Coming across such unwelcome guests—in our hair, on our skin or in our beds—can be a real nightmare. Some parasites cause horrific deformities and diseases, maiming and killing millions of ...

and skin irritation. A natural method to get rid of these unwelcome invaders from the body is known as a parasite cleanse. When it comes to choosing the best parasite cleanse, there are a few ...

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

A recent detection of a flesh-eating parasite in southern Mexico has U.S ... Then, the larvae burrow into the opening and latch onto the skin.