How to tell if you have parasitic worms – and how to treat them
In extreme cases, the swelling can be profound, resulting in a condition known as elephantiasis. This is because the worm ...
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Oldest Known Parasites Found in Ancient Puma Feces
Scientists have isolated the DNA of the roundworm Toxascaris leonina from puma feces dating back 16,570 to 17,000 years ... suggests that the parasite was present in South America before humans ...
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Rare ‘raccoon roundworm’ brain-infecting parasite found in two LA residents
While raccoons themselves will not fall sick, their feces can carry the roundworms’ eggs. Humans can then become infected if ...