A new study from the Kowalinski group at EMBL Grenoble characterized the structure of an important trypanosomal protein ...

A parasitic worm infection, also known as a helminth infection, occurs when parasitic worms, or helminths, infect the body.

Canine hookworms are becoming an increasing threat to pets and people, researchers say, after finding that the parasites have ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than two in five American adults have obesity, a common and ...

While cats that spend time outside are more likely to encounter parasites, even indoor-only cats can become infected. Three ...

It's all connected: coronaviruses and other emerging infectious diseases, loss of biodiversity, and destruction of the ...

Guinea worms are thin, thread-like parasites that can grow up to three feet long within the human body, before emerging through the skin. The Carter Center Humans cannot develop resistance to the ...

Vaccinations are critical for protecting pets from infectious diseases. Common vaccines included in wellness plans cover ...

Key takeawaysGlobally, over 600 million people are infected with the skin-penetrating threadworm, Strongyloides stercoralis, ...

AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) — A parasitic worm eradicated in the United States ... but they can also infect birds, pets and humans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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