The ER patient had no idea they'd been infested with taenia solium until they went to the hospital with a broken bone ...

In the United States, the most well-known skin-penetrating parasitic worm, called a nematode, is the hookworm. But globally, ...

Brandi Glanville enlists Botched star Dr Terry Dubrow for facial disfigurement diagnosis - The reality star first opened up ...

Brandi Glanville! The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum shared rare bikini photos following her dramatic battle with a ...

Coming across such unwelcome guests—in our hair, on our skin or in our beds—can be a real nightmare. Some parasites cause horrific deformities and diseases, maiming and killing millions of ...

When you hear the term "ringworm," do you imagine tiny worms crawling on your skin? Then you may have fallen prey to one of the many misconceptions about this common skin condition. In reality ...

When a swimmer comes in contact with them, the parasites can burrow into the skin. The result is a rash that can cause small pimples. Identifying the difference between a chlorine rash and swimmer ...

A recent detection of a flesh-eating parasite in southern Mexico has U.S ... Then, the larvae burrow into the opening and latch onto the skin. Texas officials recommend that all wounds be covered ...

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

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

Parasites do not have to bite your dog for the ... Squeeze all the liquid in the tube onto one spot of your dog's skin between the shoulder blades. The liquid medication spreads across the skin ...

A recent detection of a flesh-eating parasite in southern Mexico has U.S ... Then, the larvae burrow into the opening and latch onto the skin.