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

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

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 ...

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Malaria Vaccine Candidate Provides Lasting Protection

NIH-sponsored research in Malian adults found that all tested regimens of an experimental malaria vaccine provided ...

AUGUST 16, 2024

Thelaziosis Emerging in Cats, Dogs in Northeastern U.S.

May be more undocumented cases, experts fear.

APRIL 10, 2024

Those Who Stay at Home Also Get Leishmaniasis

There is new evidence that cutaneous leishmaniasis once seen almost exclusively in returning travelers is now being ...

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Cryptosporidiosis DQs College Swim Teams

Cryptosporidium is a highly chlorine-tolerant parasite.

JUNE 30, 2023

Global Eradication of Guinea Worm Disease Nears, Despite Complications

Animal cases have added a wrinkle to the efforts to eradicate dracunculiasis.

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Dog Parasite Develops Multidrug Resistance to Treatment

U.S. veterinarians rely on three types of drugs to kill hookworms, but the parasites are apparently becoming ...

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Acanthamoeba Keratitis Outbreak Ongoing in Iowa

An outbreak of Acanthamoeba keratitis, a rare, severe corneal infection, is occurring in Iowa.

MAY 29, 2019