We searched MEDLINE database and PubMed for articles from 1970 through June 30, 2016. Search terms used in various combinations were “parasite infection”, “carcinogenesis”, “cancer”, “human malignancy ...

Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD, DACVM, discusses what diagnostic tests should be used for tapeworms, hookworms, and roundworms in ...

Trichomoniasis is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the world. It is caused by Trichomonas vaginalis, ...

Eosinophilic meningitis, caused by the rat lungworm parasite, can trigger neurological symptoms like burning sensations, ...

Parasitic infections of the central nervous system are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in Africa. The neurological, cognitive, and psychiatric sequelae of these infections result from a ...

A tingling sensation in your feet is usually the result of poor blood circulation. But every so often, it’s an indicator of a ...

Protozoan parasites cause several human and veterinary diseases such as leishmaniasis, malaria, trypanosomiasis, toxoplasmosis, trichomoniasis and amebiasis, resulting in considerable morbidity and ...

An Unexpected Mechanism Regulates the Immune Response During Parasitic Infections Feb. 7, 2025 — Researchers have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that regulates the immune response ...

Doctors are treating Pope Francis for a “ polymicrobial infection ” of his respiratory tract in what they are describing as a a “complex clinical situation” that will require the pontiff to remain ...

Parasitic infections, long thought to be confined to developing countries, are a global issue that can impact anyone, regardless of geography or socioeconomic status including those of us in Cyprus.

A skin infection occurs when parasites, fungi, or germs such as bacteria penetrate the skin and spread. This can cause pain, swelling, and skin color changes. Skin infections are different from ...