Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite grows to more than 1,000 cases

Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection that causes severe diarrhea. Nearly 1,000 people have ...

How dangerous is cyclosporiasis, 'poop parasite'

How concerned should you be about the explosive diarrhea infection caused by this parasite?

Think you have the 'poop parasite' in Philadelphia? What to do

If you think you may have cyclosporiasis, you should see your doctor for a stool test, where your provider can test for the ...
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Parasite That Affects Cognition Has Quietly Infected Billions of People

"There is no drug that cures it at this point." The post Parasite That Affects Cognition Has Quietly Infected Billions of ...
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Infections with parasites affect the local flight behaviour of swallows

Swallows infected with parasites move less and in smaller ranges than healthy ones – with detrimental effects on their foraging success and their survival. As a result, infected individuals foraged in ...
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You Might Be Hosting a Parasite Right Now. Here's How to Tell

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Parasitic infection and treatment linked to cancer-related gene activity in the cervix

New research has revealed that Schistosoma haematobium (S. haematobium), a parasitic infection affecting millions globally, can trigger cancer-related gene activity in the cervical lining, with ...