Some types of meningitis are contagious. You can get it from respiratory droplets in close contact with someone. Learn about ...

Across most of the Northeast, getting bitten by a blacklegged tick—also called a deer tick—is a risk during spring, summer, ...

Parasite biology is the study of all biological aspects of parasites and parasitic diseases, including the structure, growth, development, genetics, ecology and evolution of these organisms ...

Outbreaks among the unvaccinated are a predictable consequence of falling immunization rates. But even vaccinated adults may ...

An ecologist shares his passion for parasites. From their vital roles in nature, to strange super powers and extraordinarily complex life cycles, parasites are natural wonders worthy of protection.

A new tablet being developed to cure intestinal worms has shown promising results in trials and could help eradicate the ...

Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show cases of norovirus, the highly contagious stomach bug, are ...

There are concerns New World screwworm flies, which can be dangerous to humans, could cross into southern Texas.

Trichuris incognita is a newfound intestinal roundworm closely related to the whipworm parasite. However, it is significantly ...

Fleas can also spread parasites like tapeworms and may transmit ... Plus Topical Solution is a topical treatment that kills adult fleas before they can lay eggs and prevents heartworms.

Parasite genomics is the scientific discipline concerned with the study of the genetic material (genome) of parasites, primarily using sequencing, bioinformatics and computational tools. The ...

In some cases, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) cause no noticeable symptoms. When they do occur, STI symptoms in males can include discharge, bleeding, painful blisters, and more.