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

Scratching where it itches reduces the presence of potentially harmful bacteria on the skin, studies in mice show.

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

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But some egg-laying parasites go more than just skin deep. Tapeworms, for example, invade your intestines. Adults can stretch longer than a bowling lane and block up your digestive system.

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 ...

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

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.