Diarrhea in babies can be a stressful experience for both the baby and the parents. The onset of diarrhea causes significant water loss through the stool, making the baby dehydrated and weak. It can ...

Warning: Distressing content. A boy who was admitted to hospital with a cough, and blood in his saliva, turned out to have a ...

“Don’t wait for the signs of intestinal worm infection to present themselves. According to the World Health Organization, ...

The current control strategy relies on regular deworming with albendazole and improvements in water, sanitation, and hygiene.

A new tablet combining albendazole and ivermectin is safe and more effective than albendazole alone in treating Trichuris ...

A new tablet being developed to cure intestinal worms has shown promising results in trials and could help eradicate the ...

A new U.K. study led by the University of Liverpool has examined whether an additional blood test called procalcitonin (PCT) ...

Trichuris incognita is a newfound intestinal roundworm closely related to the whipworm parasite. However, it is significantly ...

Pulse oximetry. This noninvasive test measures oxygen levels in the blood through a sensor placed on your child's finger. Treatment will depend on your child’s symptoms, age, and general health. It ...