The tick may have bitten the woman's eardrum, with enzymes in its saliva causing severe pain, hearing loss and tinnitus.

It is caused by Giardia lamblia, a water-borne parasite that is worldwide in distribution. The symptoms usually occur one to two weeks after exposure to the parasite. Symptoms initially include ...

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is very common with 15% to 30% of men in the United States and 10% to 15% of women having the ...

An ecologist shares his passion for parasites. From their vital roles in nature, to strange super powers and extraordinarily complex life cycles, parasites are natural wonders worthy of protection.

As the parasites invade the central nervous system, more severe symptoms appear, including: Personality changes and aggression Confusion and slurred speech Seizures Difficulty walking or talking ...

The National Veterinary Research Institute in Poland reports the first molecular detection of Sarcocystis miescheriana in a ...

The Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory diagnosed Theileria orientalis Ikeda, a red blood cell parasite in cattle ...

come after she recently opened up about an ongoing health battle-- claiming that some doctors believe her symptoms may be the result of a parasite. The Bravo star told Entertainment Tonight that ...

Parasites in the saliva travel directly to the liver, where they rapidly reproduce, before leaving the liver to infect red blood cells with malaria. This leads to symptoms such as fever ...