Dozens of parasitic worms were found burrowing in the feet of a young Canadian couple after a recent trip to the Dominican Republic. "We were scratching our toes for almost the duration of the trip," ...

Three types of parasites can cause disease in humans. They are protozoa, carried by mosquitos, helminths, such as roundworm, and ectoparasites, for instance lice and bed bugs. Parasites are organisms ...

RANCHO VISTA, Texas (WOAI) - A Texas community is dealing with a deadly intestinal parasite also known by its scientific name, Strongyloides. It inhabits the guts of humans and other animals and ...

Do you feel a slight tingling in your feet? Or a strange itching in your eyes? Maybe a headache? Don’t ignore these signs, my ...

The 35-year-old man showed up to the emergency department, complaining of retention of urine and a fever that had lasted for ...

Houston has experienced an influx of hammerhead flatworms during recent heavy rains. These toxic worms, harmful to humans and ...