Roundworms, also known as nematodes, are a leading cause of parasitic infection worldwide, causing painful swelling, severe abdominal pain and even blindness. Now, scientists say that viruses carried ...

Horsehair worms, belonging to the phylum Nematomorpha, are enigmatic parasites renowned for their intricate life cycles and subtle host manipulations. These worms typically inhabit terrestrial ...

Parasitic diseases, which are passed on to people via parasites found in contaminated food, water, soil or bugs that bite humans, can be relatively uncommon in some parts of the world. In other ...

Scientists have found over a dozen parasitic worms in the eyes of a black bear, renewing fears that humans could face an emerging danger from the tiny worms that can cause blindness. The black bear ...

The gastrointestinal parasitism in non-human primates represents a complex and dynamic facet of wildlife health with far‐reaching implications for conservation and public health. Researchers have ...

SAN DIEGO — Americans love their sushi, ceviche, and poke bowls. But a new study reveals that eating raw freshwater fish, particularly those caught in your local lake or river, could expose you to ...

A family meal of grilled bear meat went very wrong after six people were diagnosed with a rare parasitic disease. The infected individuals had attended a South Dakota family reunion in July 2022 where ...