New World screwworm was largely eradicated from the U.S. and Central America in the 1960s and 1980s, respectively. But the ...

From microscopic mites dwelling in our hair follicles to sizable tapeworms inhabiting our intestines, the human body plays ...

There are parasites all over the world that can infect humans. Some of them are easy to avoid, but others are more common ...

Hookworms are parasitic worms that typically enter the human body through the skin, usually when individuals ... The worm is transmitted through the bite of infected flies, particularly the ...

Scientists have developed a new vaccination strategy for malaria — boosting immunity through bites from mosquitoes carrying a genetically engineered version of the parasite that causes malaria.

For decades, the screwworm was eliminated in North America, but containment efforts in Panama have failed. Now cattle smugglers are helping the parasite advance north.

Typically, spider bites result in fluid-filled blisters (bullae) that can burst and form open ulcers. If you get several in the same spot, you may experience a purplish discoloration of the skin with ...

Only chigger larvae bite humans. They feed by injecting saliva that dissolves your skin and sucking this product back up. If you don’t remove them from your skin, they may feed for several days.

In first-stage testing, 20 subjects were exposed to either 15 or 50 bites from mosquitoes carrying the modified GA2 parasite. None of the subjects showed evidence of a blood-stage infection ...

Some natural health practitioners say that parasite infections can be treated with a cleanse comprised of herbs and supplements. However, very limited research supports these claims. Parasites are ...