Parasitology
Guinea Worm Eradication Efforts Advance, With Animal Infections Remaining Key Challenge
Global efforts to eradicate Guinea worm disease continue to make progress, although infections among ...
FEBRUARY 18, 2026
Vitamin C Deficiency May Limit Parasitic Disease Severity
The inability to synthesize vitamin C may confer protection against schistosomiasis, a major parasitic disease, ...
FEBRUARY 13, 2026
1 Million Malaria Deaths Were Avoided in 2024, But Drug Resistance Remains a Threat
New tools averted 1 million deaths from malaria in 2024, but progress remains in jeopardy as drug resistance ...
JANUARY 13, 2026
FDA Conditionally Approves Exzolt Cattle-CA1 to Prevent Screwworm
The FDA granted a conditional approval for fluralaner topical solution to prevent and treat infestations caused by ...
DECEMBER 19, 2025
AI-Powered Smartphone Tool Shows High Accuracy for Blood Parasite Detection
AI blood parasite detection smartphone app shows high diagnostic accuracy, offering portable solutions for ...
DECEMBER 12, 2025
Raccoon Roundworm Infection Identified in LA County
Two cases of baylisascariasis—raccoon roundworm infection—occurred in unrelated children in Los Angeles ...
SEPTEMBER 3, 2025
Could GI Parasites and Bacterial Infections Be Connected?
Harboring gastrointestinal parasites may increase a person’s risk of developing a C. diff infection, per new ...
AUGUST 6, 2025
Campground Tap Water Likely Caused Death From “Brain-Eating Ameba”
A fatal case of primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) was likely caused by nasal irrigation using improperly ...
JULY 23, 2025
First Malaria Medicine for Newborns, Young Infants Approved
Swissmedic approved Coartem Baby as the first malaria medicine for newborns and young infants.
JULY 10, 2025
Fatal Case of Naegleria fowleri Meningoencephalitis Tied to Splash Pad
A young child who died of primary amebic meningoencephalitis, caused by Naegleria fowleri, was exposed by ...
MAY 21, 2025
Fatal Acanthamoeba Encephalitis Case Tied to Use of Tap Water in Medical Devices
A 66-year-old New Mexico resident died from an Acanthamoeba infection, which was likely acquired by using tap water ...
MAY 19, 2025
Schistosomiasis Alters Genes Related to Cervical Cancer
Schistosoma haematobium infection can trigger cancer-related gene activity in the cervical lining, with changes ...
APRIL 16, 2025
