How the most widespread parasite on Earth reads its genome

A parasite carried by billions of people worldwide often causes harmful infections during pregnancy and in immunocompromised ...

Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Map and Foods to Avoid as Parasite Reaches 34 States

Cyclosporiasis, the diarrhea parasite is rising in the U.S. Taco Bell may be linked to many of the cases. Here’s how to ...

Nearly a third of all humans carry this lifelong parasite without knowing; scientists say it may quietly reshape how you think and behave

Nearly one in three humans may carry the Toxoplasma parasite. Could this hidden infection be affecting your brain and ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Cases of a Parasitic Infection That Can Cause Diarrhea for Weeks Are Rapidly Rising in the U.S. Here’s What to Know

The illness is caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, which spreads via food or water contaminated with ...

Early warning signs of potential drug resistance in schistosomiasis parasite revealed

Scientists have identified genetic changes in wild populations of the parasitic worm that causes schistosomiasis that may ...

CDC is tracking the source of a parasite that causes ‘explosive’ diarrhea

Cases of cyclosporiasis, which spreads through contaminated food, have been on the rise in multiple states since May.

CDC investigating 7,000 cases of ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite with officials still trying to find the cause

Nearly 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis - the parasite leaving victims with "explosive diarrhea" - have been reported across the ...
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Cases of the ‘diarrhea parasite’ are growing. Is it in the SC Lowcountry?

Has the diarrhea parasite moved into the South Carolina Lowcountry? Here’s what we found.

Which Salad Greens Are Safe From Cyclospora Parasite? List of Companies

While a specific source hasn't been identified, at least two major leafy greens producers say their products are not involved ...
Everyday Health

Why Your Risk of Parasites Goes Up in the Summer, and How to Stay Safe

Summer is an especially vulnerable time for getting a parasitic infection, according to doctors who specialize in treating infectious diseases. “As temperatures get warmer, parasites are able to ...

Scientists find parasite that can kill humans and dogs popping up in Pacific Northwest

A fox parasite that can spread to dogs and humans has made another appearance in the Pacific Northwest, researchers at Washington State University said Tuesday. Commonly known as the fox tapeworm, ...