Beyond the risk of inflammation and ulceration around the bite area, tungiasis may lead to secondary bacterial infections, such as gangrene, which can result in more severe medical issues.

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have mapped the human metabolic pathways that Cryptosporidium, an intestinal parasite, requires to survive. Shutting down these pathways may offer a new ...

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Ten weeks after a New England man received a kidney transplant, he went into respiratory failure and shock — thanks to an extensive parasitic worm infection, according to his medical team. The ...

Attempts to prevent ICU infections with universal skin decolonisation may lead to an increase in ‘superbug’ bloodstream infections, according to new research.

Miley Cyrus' knee infection after a music video shoot highlights how public spaces can harbor bacteria, as doctors stress the importance of hygiene and wound care.

How malaria parasites exploit mechanism for escaping elimination could provide novel strategies targeting chronic malaria infections.

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VIENNA — Schistosoma haematobium can trigger cancer-related gene activity in the cervix, increasing the risk for cervical cancer, according to data presented at the ESCMID Global meeting.

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