Parasitology
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 exploratory research.
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 disinfected water from a RV at a campground in Texas.
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 playing on a splash pad that was using inadequately disinfected water.
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 in electronic medical devices like CPAP machines.
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 becoming even more pronounced after treatment.
APRIL 16, 2025
10th Locally Acquired Malaria Case Identified in U.S.
During 2023, 10 cases of autochthonous malaria were diagnosed in the U.S. This follows 20 years without local mosquito-borne malaria transmission in this country.
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Undercooked Bear Meat Causes Rare Disease Outbreak
A presumed outbreak of trichinellosis occurred in North Carolina and was likely caused by the consumption of undercooked bear meat.
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Malaria Vaccine Candidate Provides Lasting Protection
NIH-sponsored research in Malian adults found that all tested regimens of an experimental malaria vaccine provided durable protection from the malaria parasite.
AUGUST 16, 2024
Chad Eliminates Human African Trypanosomiasis as a Public Health Problem
Chad eliminated the gambiense form of human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) as a public health problem, and is the 51st country to be recognized by the WHO for eliminating a neglected tropical disease.
JULY 16, 2024
Despite Inroads, Combating Malaria Remains a Challenge
U.S. patients without travel history coming down with malaria.
APRIL 24, 2024
Thelaziosis Emerging in Cats, Dogs in Northeastern U.S.
May be more undocumented cases, experts fear.
APRIL 10, 2024
