The 39th U.S. president aimed to quash the debilitating water-based infection before he died. Through the Carter Center's ...

To diagnose the disease, the parasite must be seen under a microscope ... Like many parasites, the life cycle of this organism is complex and involves many different stages. Humans acquire the ...

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

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

What is ringworm in cats and how can you spot it? We have done the research. Jump in to read all about ringworm and how to ...

The recent findings suggest these worms might navigate through subterranean channels, hinting at the idea that there may be a bigger web of life under the seafloor. By carefully removing pieces of ...

“Don’t wait for the signs of intestinal worm infection to present themselves. According to the World Health Organization, ...

Canine hookworms are becoming an increasing threat to pets and people, researchers say, after finding that the parasites have ... and can spread to humans through skin contact.

The noodle-thin parasites then burrow their way out, breaking through the skin in burning blisters ... villagers to work toward eliminating a human disease for only the second time in history.

Pinworms are small, thin, pin-shaped worms ... on the skin around the anus. If an infected person scratches the area around their anus and doesn't wash their hands, the eggs can get under their ...