‘Explosive Diarrhea Parasite’ Sickens 170 in Michigan, Hospitalizes At Least 20 Nationwide

Health officials are investigating a cluster of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness that causes “explosive” diarrhea. Here ...
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Parasitic illness spreads to mid-Michigan county amid larger in-state outbreak

SHIAWASSEE COUNTY, MI – Several confirmed cases of a parasitic intestinal infection are under investigation with public health authorities in one mid-Michigan county. And according to the state, it’s ...
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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 ...
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You Might Be Hosting a Parasite Right Now. Here's How to Tell

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Parasitic worms may help scientists develop therapies for inflammatory conditions

A parasitic worm might be the impetus behind a new generation of medicine. In a recent review in published in Clinical & ...