T he United States has, for 70 years, been fighting a continuous aerial war against the New World screwworm, a parasite that ...

Doctors are warning people to be on the lookout for a parasite that is becoming increasingly more prevalent across the US.

Hundreds of parasites have the ability to infect humans, including lice, mites and ticks. However, parasite cleanses ...

Ticks are parasites that bite and feed on humans and pets. They can spread Lyme disease and other infections. Here's what to know.

Scientists unmask a 'Skinwalker' parasite that kills human cells and then wears their skin as a disguise to avoid detection.

Parasites live in and feed on human blood, tissues ... Dermatologists treat skin diseases. Internal medicine specialists treat many different diseases. Travel medicine specialists treat illnesses ...

Two types of Demodex mites live on humans: Demodex folliculorum ... Another theory is that bacteria tied to the parasites causes rosacea. If you have lasting skin irritation, a rosacea breakout ...

Guinea worms are thin, thread-like parasites that can grow up to three feet long within the human body, before emerging through the skin. The Carter Center Humans cannot develop resistance to the ...

Cysticercosis is often spread by contact with tapeworm-infected human feces, contaminated food, water and dirty hands. It can cause lumps under the skin and if it spreads to the brain or spinal ...

Parasites are organisms that live on or within the skin, hair, tissue ... "These include coming in contact with human or animal waste, using human waste as fertilizer, improper handling of ...

While human diseases caused by soil-transmitted ... Hand sanitizers can take care of many viruses on your skin, but they won’t kill parasite eggs. Other potential sources of poop — and ...

Parasites that can affect humans include ticks ... If a person is experiencing a skin rash, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or other symptoms of a parasitic infection, they should speak with their ...