In the United States, the most well-known skin-penetrating parasitic worm ... they can cause serious illnesses. Currently, infections are treated with ivermectin, but some nematodes are starting ...

To ensure successful transmission and establish chronic infection, parasites must evade the host's immune system and delay the development of immunity. Maria Yazdanbakhsh and David Sacks discuss ...

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

Parasitic worms are difficult to kill with current therapies, but their commensal bacteria might be their Achilles’ heel.

Nutrition and lifestyle consultant Madeleine Helm hosts Zoom sessions on health and recently discussed parasite types, their health effects and ways to reduce infection risks.

Parasites are an often-overlooked threat in pet care, especially for cats, as infestations can cause serious health issues ...

Scratching where it itches reduces the presence of potentially harmful bacteria on the skin, studies in mice show.

Researchers at the (Belgium) have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that regulates the immune response against parasites.

By Dina Gavarieva Parasitic infections, long thought to be confined to developing countries, are a global issue that can impact anyone, regardless of geography or socioeconomic status including those ...

Toxoplasmosis is a common infection from the microscopic parasite Toxoplasma gondii. It appears in many species of animals, but cats are the most common that transmit the parasite to humans.