Eosinophilic meningitis, caused by the rat lungworm parasite, can trigger neurological symptoms like burning sensations, ...

Imagine returning from a dream vacation, only to find yourself battling a mysterious illness that leaves doctors baffled. For ...

A New England woman was struck with mysterious symptoms after returning from a three-week vacation, and doctors discovered ...

While rashes can be symptoms of some skin infections, a person with a rash does not necessarily have an infection. There are four types of skin infections: bacterial viral fungal parasitic Some ...

Initially, the woman experienced an unexplained burning sensation in her skin and severe headaches. After a week, she made a ...

Severe burning sensations and confusion were later attributed to rat lungworm, which is often transmitted through snails and slugs, a case study revealed.

These symptoms, often dismissed or misdiagnosed, highlight the importance of accurate testing and diagnosis. Identifying parasitic infections can be challenging due to their ability to mimic other ...

Cryptosporidium is a microscopic parasite that can cause an unpleasant ... aware of when taking their children to farms and ...

Scanning for data on infections that can arise in the three places she visited and align with her symptoms, they came up with a list of 10 possible infectious causes: eight parasites and two ...

In light of Pope Francis’ pneumonia diagnosis, Dr. Leana Wen explains why older adults are especially at risk for serious ...

Here's what bacterial meningitis is, how it's different from viral and other types of meningitis, and what treatment can be expected.

Soil-transmitted worm diseases have decreased recently, but parasitic diseases are on the rise, such as dog and cat ...