Holidaymakers were today warned about the dangers of parasites after a teenager's 'rash' was discovered to be worms crawling underneath his skin. Doctors revealed the 19-year-old developed the curved ...

Analysis from the CDC has found that Leishmania mexicana, a tropical, flesh-eating parasite that causes skin sores and can create long-term scars, has likely been spreading locally through sand ...

(Mental Floss)-- When it comes to parasites, it's all about perspective. You may call a lifetime of growing and feeding off another organism lazy, but we call it opportunistic. In fact, these ...

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ alum Brandi Glanville is waiting for additional biopsy results to reveal the cause of her ...

Various pathogens can cause skin infections, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. The symptoms, treatment, and outlook will depend on the cause. Infections can vary from mild to serious.

which feast on the small crustacean parasites on the skin of their clients. Parasites can also be used as indicators of the state of health of an environment. Contrary to what one might think ...