A parasitic infection transmitted to humans by cats affects billions of people and can alter their behavior. New research ...

Its eggs are then shed in bird feces, with further stages cycling ... hostile to the idea of conserving its unique parasite. Beyond human perceptions of parasites, there are a range of social ...

T. canis is one of the most common dog parasites around, with roughly 11% of the world’s canines thought to be carrying these ...

Reptiles are fascinating creatures, and they can be wonderful pets. However, they also pose some risks to owners—one of which is the transmission of certain diseases, including botulism and salmonella ...

Most humans have long-lived infections in various tissues-including in the nervous system-that typically do not result in disease.

Dog and cat roundworms have been linked to loss of vision, difficulty breathing, asthma, epilepsy and cognitive decline in ...

Researchers show that the immune system can recognize and control the latent stage of the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, a finding that can inform the study of latency in other infections of the nervous ...

Most humans have long-lived infections ... poorly cooked meat and by exposure to infected cat feces, as felines are the only animal in which the parasite can sexually reproduce.

Most humans have long-lived infections in various tissues—including in the nervous system—that typically do not result in ...

Dublin parks show high levels of roundworm eggs near entrances, highlighting health risks and the need for better pet waste cleanup.