People who are immunocompromised may have more severe symptoms and take longer to recover. Several types of worms may appear ...

making it unlikely that the humans could have been exposed another way. The researchers now plan to explore whether the viruses drive any symptoms tied to these parasitic worms. O. volvulus ...

Never mind allergies, scientists are investigating the more dramatic theory that parasitic worms could improve the symptoms of or even cure debilitating diseases in humans. Some researchers think that ...

Pinworms are small, thin, pin-shaped worms that sometimes live in the human colon and rectum ... If you or someone in your household has symptoms of a pinworm infection, you can help your doctor ...

Many of us recoil when ticks, tapeworms, fleas, head lice or bed bugs are even mentioned. Coming across such unwelcome guests—in our hair, on our skin or in our beds—can be a real nightmare.