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 ...

Browntail moth caterpillars (Euproctis chrysorrhoea) have tiny barbed hairs containing toxins. These poisonous hairs cause skin rashes when touched and may cause breathing problems if inhaled.

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 ...