Researchers at the University of Georgia's Center for Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases have developed the first test to ...

However, in a study conducted in Malaysia, with molecular characterization of Trichuris species isolated from human and dog feces, it was shown that 1.3% of the parasites in human fecal samples were ...

Swimmer's itch from goose poop parasites near Brandy Creek Beach left some allergic Whiskeytown park guests scratching days ...

Sponsored by CareCredit. Intestinal parasites in dogs are a fairly common problem all over the world. According to the Companion Animal Parasite Council, one in 50 dogs test positive for hookworms in ...

“Ideally, dogs should not lick faces, especially around the mouth or eyes, as a matter of health,” Dr. Aimee Warner, a resident veterinarian at pet insurance company Waggel, told the Daily Mail.

Given how troublesome these parasites are for dogs, cats, and humans, the researchers wanted to get a better sense of where they’re most likely to be found out in the open.

Park entrances have the highest concentration of Toxocara parasite eggs, followed by playgrounds, posing a health risk to humans through accidental contact with contaminated soil. Dogs are the ...

Park entrances have the highest concentration of Toxocara parasite eggs, followed by playgrounds, posing a health risk to humans through accidental contact with contaminated soil. Dogs are the primary ...

Parasites in the dog park samples included protozoa that are known to cause gastrointestinal issues, especially in younger or immune-compromised canines. These types of parasites are also known to ...

When humans inadvertently ingest these parasites, they can develop much more serious conditions than the diarrhea and vomiting that occurs in dogs. So, don’t touch your mouth, and wash your ...