‘Explosive' diarrhea parasite in Midwest outbreak can spread through produce. What to watch for

An outbreak of a parasitic infection that causes “explosive” diarrhea is sickening many in the Midwest and it can spread through contaminated produce and water, sparking a warning from health ...
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These Terrifying Parasites Feed on Humans

Parasites are organisms that feed off their hosts for survival. Such parasitic creatures can cause mild to serious symptoms and, in some cases, fatal infections in their hosts. “Overall, parasites ...

A Parasite Found in Contaminated Food Is Spreading Across Michigan as Health Officials Issue Warning

An investigation into the foodborne illness cases is currently underway ...
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Strange parasite kills human cells and wears their remains as disguise

Entamoeba histolytica infects nearly 50 million people each year and kills around 70,000. It’s a shape-shifting parasite that invades the human gut, often causing mild symptoms like diarrhea. But ...
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Roman soldiers defending Hadrian’s Wall infected by parasites, study finds

A new analysis of sewer drains from the Roman fort of Vindolanda, close to Hadrian’s Wall, has shown that the occupants were infected by three types of intestinal parasite – roundworm, whipworm, ...

Malaria vaccine quest narrows as shared parasite targets emerge in liver

Scientists have identified targets on the malaria-causing parasite that could be key to developing a universal vaccine against one of humankind's oldest and deadliest diseases. Researchers from Oregon ...