Tens of millions of people in Africa are infected by parasitic worms that cause lymphatic filariasis (also called ...

A wart is usually firmer, while a skin tag dangles. HPV causes warts, while the cause of skin tags is unclear. Find out other ...

A new study by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, has shown that people with parasitic worm infections may experience milder COVID-19 symptoms, as they had different ...

A skin infection is a condition in which germs (bacteria, viruses, or fungi) infect your skin and sometimes the deep tissues underneath it. In some cases, it’s caused by a parasite invading your ...

Uncomplicated skin infections account for almost 200 million physician-office visits in the USA annually. Treating these infections is estimated to cost in excess of US$350 million each year.

Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a common parasitic skin infection in travellers returning from tropical or subtropical regions. It is caused by the larvae of animal hookworms, most commonly ...

The New World screwworm isn't a new species, but the flesh-eating maggots are certainly disturbing. Here's what Tennesseans need to know.

Public Health Wales are looking into the suspected parasitic infection outbreak linked to a visit to Cowbridge Farm Shop at Marlborough Grange Farm, Cowbridge in Wales. The farm announced it would be ...

These parasitic signatures require specific antiparasitic treatments rather than the approaches used for allergic or inflammatory skin conditions. Systemic infections sometimes produce distinctive ...

Public Health Wales said people should be aware of the ‘potential health risks’ of visiting petting farms (Jacob King/PA) An investigation has been launched after dozens of people who attended ...

The New World Screwworm lays eggs in wounds or body openings of mammals, including cows, deer, birds, pets, and even humans.

The symptoms are similar to more common skin infections like cellulitis. Necrotising fasciitis gets worse quickly and can be fatal. It must be treated in hospital as soon as possible. Treatment ...