From microscopic mites dwelling in our hair follicles to sizable tapeworms inhabiting our intestines, the human body plays ...

Swimmers are advised to beware of parasites at lakes causing blisters and hives.

A second man from Albany, N.Y., aged 66, who received the donor’s other kidney also developed a parasitic infection, the ...

Wasserberg says the parasite is thought to be carried by rats. When sand flies bite the infected rats, they can pick up the parasite and then pass it to humans.

Coughing: Not all dogs will develop this symptom, but when the worms migrate through the body, they can damage the lungs and ...

BOSTON – A parasitic worm could help skin wounds heal faster and better. Skin wounds must close quickly to avoid infection but this rapid closure promotes the formation of scar tissue rather ...

Sun exposure, bacterial infections and increased activity of parasite-carrying insects can all take a toll on livestock skin.

The greatest parasite of the modern age is no blood-sucking invertebrate. It is sleek, glass-fronted and addictive by design. Its host? Every human on Earth with a wifi signal.

Mange is a parasitic infection in foxes that could be fatal. Foxes with mange usually have hair loss and intense itching. Learn how to treat this condition.

Researchers have also observed these parasites in the ejaculate of many animals, including human semen, raising the possibility of sexual transmission.

Wasserberg says the parasite is thought to be carried by rats. When sand flies bite the infected rats, they can pick up the parasite and then pass it to humans.