Screwworm parasites primarily infect livestock, but human cases have risen in Central America after the pests escaped ...

When you think about ticks, you might picture nightmarish little parasites, stalking you on weekend hikes or afternoons in ...

Ticks are spreading globally and bringing familiar conditions such as Lyme disease with them, as well as totally new ones.

Need an emotional reset? A "calmcation" might be for you this summer. Read about how it went for one writer who went to the ...

Researchers have developed a new toolkit for detecting trypanosome parasites in livestock, aiding efforts to monitor and control the disease.

In a surprising twist that sounds more like science fiction than medical breakthrough, researchers have discovered that ...

Understanding how the spectrum of care approach puts the needs of the pet owner and pet at the forefront, supporting a more holistic approach of parasite protection compliance.

White oil is another remedy for head lice. It blocks the lice’s breathing holes, causing the parasites to suffocate. The ...

Diseases in the ocean, caused by viruses, bacteria or parasites, can have far-reaching consequences for marine ecosystems.

Concluding their report the authors said the man, after a short period of treatment, left hospital against medical advice so they were unable to follow-up his care. Human infection of giant ...

Although tapeworms in humans usually cause few symptoms and ... The type and length of treatment may depend on the type of tapeworm you have. Tapeworms are usually treated with a medicine taken ...