In a case of serious medical error, an 18-year-old man was treated for six months for tuberculosis (TB) when he actually had ...

In a disturbing case of medical misdiagnosis, an 18-year-old boy was treated for tuberculosis (TB) for six months before ...

When 17-year-old Manirul Beg from Haldia came to Delhi a year ago, hoping to get herself treated for tuberculosis, little did ...

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Hydatid cysts are rarely detected in muscle tissue (0.7-0.9%), even in endemic countries. The aim of this study was to present information regarding the clinical manifestations, ...

The drug praziquantel has been used for decades to treat infections caused by parasitic flatworms, including schistosomiasis which afflicts over 200 million people worldwide. Most flukes and tapeworms ...

Parasites are organisms that live alongside a host, sometimes even taking control of the host. For example, parasitoid wasps like this one will catch a spider, paralyze it with their sting, force ...

If detected, cows can be treated for the flesh-eating parasite. But when undetected, the parasites can spread to just about every mammal, including household pets. In rare instances, humans have ...

Researchers and veterinarians have been seeing an emerging detection and range expansion of E chinococcus multilocularis (also known as the fox tapeworm) around the globe. The rise in detection of ...

A new guide developed by University of Missouri Extension and Lincoln University Extension offers insights into controlling gastrointestinal parasites in sheep and goats through forage-based ...

Some parasites can affect the eyes. Without treatment, this can lead to vision loss. Learn more about the types of eye parasites, their symptoms, and treatment options.

Ivermectin is effective in treating animals and humans with intestinal worms and other parasites, but it shows no worth in treating other conditions, including viruses. Why are more politicians ...