Echinococcus multilocularis is a zoonotic parasite that resides quite harmlessly in coyotes, foxes, wolves — even domestic ...

Hundreds of parasites have the ability to infect humans, including lice, mites and ticks. However, parasite cleanses ...

An extraordinary discovery was made by the Parasitology team of the Medical Research Institute (MRI) when they found a ...

Male fertility rates have been plummeting over the past half-century . An analysis from 1992 noted a steady decrease in sperm ...

Parasites are known to infect human cells through a variety of ingenious mechanisms. Many of them have even evolved sophisticated strategies to evade a host’s immune system by avoiding it entirely.

“Humans are not infected by the adult tapeworms within the dog, but instead ingest Echinococcus eggs passed in dog feces by accident,” she continued. “If a dog has fecal soiling on its ...

A University of Liverpool study has used advanced genetic and genomic techniques to offer a major step forward in ...

Parasites and worms are common infections of the digestive system and are characterized by indigestion, abdominal bloating, gas and diarrhea. In severe infection, there may be fever, joint pain, ...

Entamoeba histolytica infects nearly 50 million people each year and kills around 70,000. It’s a shape-shifting parasite that ...

In Shaw, Miss., officials have failed to prevent the sewer system from backing up after heavy rains, causing water ...

Discover the shocking parasite contamination hiding in your healthy foods. Fresh spinach, berries harbor dangerous bugs.

Cat pooping and vomiting can be alarming. Find out the causes and solutions to help your cat recover with our comprehensive guide.