A health warning has been issued at a sixth form college in Cornwall after the school reported an outbreak of scabies.

Hundreds of asylum seekers have been placed into quarantine after a scabies outbreak at a hotel in Altrincham, Greater ...

Parents of students at a school in the South West have been warned that several students have caught the disease, which can ...

The spread of scabies can be prevented by avoiding close/ physical/ sexual contact with those infected with scabies, good ...

Parasitic and non-infectious spinal meningitis also involve supportive care. In contrast, bacterial spinal meningitis can progress rapidly and become fatal if untreated. Since symptoms of ...

From microscopic mites dwelling in our hair follicles to sizable tapeworms inhabiting our intestines, the human body plays host to a surprising array of organisms. Some, like Demodex mites ...

Parasitic infection describes the infection of a host with a particular parasite. Parasites are microorganisms that rely on other host organisms for their own survival. Many parasites do not cause ...

T.D.T., a 21-year-old man from Yen Bai, sought medical attention at the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases in Hanoi after experiencing fever, dizziness, nausea, severe itching, numbness, and ...

A sun rash can occur due to a genetic condition or the use of a certain medication. The rash may appear as small blisters and cause an itching or burning feeling, among other symptoms. Sun rash is ...

Pityriasis rosea is an inflammatory skin condition that produces a red rash. On darker skin tones, this inflammation may appear dark red, purple, or dark brown. Its exact cause is unknown ...

OSAKA -- Every autumn, dead mantises can be seen lying on the asphalt of roads. A type of parasitic worm may be leading the creatures to their deaths there, researchers at Kyoto University and ...