A collaborative study has revealed how a specific species of mammal-targeting worms found a way around itch, allowing researchers to better understand the mammalian urge to scratch.
An Oregon woman who had worms coming out of her eye is being called the first known human case of a parasitic infection spread by flies. Fourteen tiny worms were removed from the left eye of the ...
Going out for sushi is a common choice when going out for dinner with friends. A recent increase of parasites in sushi, at least in this particular type, may make you want to be more mindful the next ...
What do athlete’s foot, jock itch, and barber’s itch all have in common? They are all cases of ringworm. However, despite its name, ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungus, not a worm. It is ...