You can take certain steps to lower your chances of becoming an unwitting host to one of these nasties. Practicing basic hygiene is key, Mena Lora says. Wash your hands with soap regularly, use insect ...

A red, parasitic worm turned out to be behind the woman's wide array of symptoms. | Credit: Hossain, M., Kennedy, K. J., ...

Soil-transmitted helminth infections are caused by different species of parasitic worms, including whipworms, hookworms and roundworms. Worldwide, more than 1.5 billion people are infected with at ...

Doctors have identified a rare parasite never before seen in humans after a woman developed a severe lung infection, organ damage, and memory loss. Here’s what was revealed about the unusual medical ...

A new study of 601 older adults found that those with higher serointensity -- or a higher concentration of antibiodies -- to the cat-borne parasite Toxoplasma gondii are more likely to show signs of ...

UNDATED (WKRC) - Scientists say that the most infectious parasite in the world may have infected 50% of people. Toxoplasma gondii is a microscopic parasite that people carry for life if infected.

Doctors in India recently made a rare and unsettling discovery after a 35-year-old man was admitted to the emergency room with urinary retention and fever. What began as a standard medical emergency ...

Scientists with the CDC report that they've detected the tropical, flesh-eating parasite leishmaniasis in patients who haven't traveled outside the country Brenton Blanchet is an Associate Editor on ...

A microscopic parasite quietly infects the brains of millions worldwide. Known scientifically as Toxoplasma gondii, this tiny invader silently alters brain function without obvious symptoms. Beneath ...

Research has suggested that the absence of parasite infections may be linked to an increased prevalence of inflammatory conditions. According to a new review of existing studies, parasites may have ...