The tapeworm E.granulosus primarily completes its lifecycle between dogs and sheep, with the intermediate stage in sheep causing hydatid cysts. The tapeworm E.granulosus primarily completes its ...

Echinococcosis, also known as hydatid disease, is a parasitic infection caused by the larval stage of the Echinococcus tapeworm. This disease primarily affects the liver and lungs, leading to the ...

Boil: At a roiling boil for at least one minute (bring plenty of fuel canisters). SteriPENs and other UV purifiers have not been manufacturer-tested for hydatid tapeworm, a common parasite found in ...

The main clinical features of patients with intracranial hydatid cysts include raised intracranial pressure, blindness, loss of consciousness, focal neurological deficits and seizures (277, 282).

An ecologist shares his passion for parasites. From their vital roles in nature, to strange super powers and extraordinarily complex life cycles, parasites are natural wonders worthy of protection.

Around the world, pathogens and parasites are responding to the changes in unexpected ways, fueling the rise of pandemics and the extinction of countless plant and animal species. But all is not lost.

IN the past eight years, 132 cases of hydatid disease have been treated in the Auckland Group of Hospitals. Among these patients, two were found to have strong anti-P agglutinins in their sera.

Warning: some may find this content distressing. The Apple Cider Vinegar finale is titled ‘Tapeworm’, and it wastes no time in demonstrating why. A few months prior to the present-day timeline ...

Resident wild species can range from ants and antelope to walleye and whiskeyjacks, and includes naturally occurring diseases and parasites. Disease agents and parasites can raise some obvious ...

Helminths, including nematodes, cestodes and trematodes, are complex parasitic organisms that infect at least one billion people globally living in extreme poverty. Helminthic infections are ...

Medical experts have issued an urgent warning after a disturbing case of beef tapeworm infection emerged from consuming "Soi Ju" (raw minced beef), a popular Thai dish. The incident has sparked ...

While unpleasant to think about, the reality is that worms are quite common in dogs. In a recent study, researchers found intestinal parasites in more than 20 percent of dogs and 85 percent of dog ...